Bai Niu Dan Dried Inula Cappa Herb Bulk White Buffalo Root Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Bai Niu Dan (白牛胆), the dried whole herb of Inula cappa, is a traditional Chinese botanical also known as Yang Er Ju (羊耳菊) and Bai Yang Feng (白羊风). In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and supporting respiratory comfort. This sun-dried bulk herb is typically simmered as a decoction or brewed as an herbal tea. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb known as Bai Niu Dan 白牛胆 with pinyin Bai Niu Dan
• Botanical source is Inula cappa, the whole dried herb of a wild daisy-family plant
• Also known by folk names Yang Er Ju 羊耳菊 and Bai Yang Feng 白羊风
• Sun-dried whole herb supplied in loose bulk form for decoction or tea
• Traditionally used in folk herbal practice for wind-dispelling and seasonal wellness

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as cut or whole stems and leaves in grayish-green to brownish tones with a fibrous, slightly hairy texture. It carries a mild, grassy-herbal aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light amber infusion with a gently bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Combine with other herbs in folk wellness formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Bai Niu Dan has long been valued for its association with dispersing wind and supporting clear breathing, and it is traditionally simmered alone or blended with other herbs into decoctions. Rural communities have historically prepared it as a seasonal tea or added it to herbal soups during damp or changeable weather. It is also traditionally paired with other wind-clearing botanicals in regional folk formulas.

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