Dried Ba Xian Cao Eight Immortals Herb Loose Cut Galium aparine for Herbal Decoction 500g

Dried Ba Xian Cao (八仙草), pinyin Ba Xian Cao, botanical name Galium aparine, is the whole dried herb of the cleavers plant, also known as Zhu Yang Yang (猪殃殃) and La La Teng (拉拉藤). In TCM theory it is traditionally considered cool in nature with a bitter and pungent flavor, and is associated with clearing heat and promoting diuresis. Supplied as loose cut dried herb for decoction or external wash, it is a traditional botanical ingredient rather than a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Ba Xian Cao (八仙草), also known as Zhu Yang Yang and La La Teng
• Botanical source Galium aparine, dried whole herb form
• Loose cut dried herb supplied in a 500g bulk pack
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and external herbal washes
• Sulfur-free dried herb suitable for herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows a green to greenish-brown color with a light, slightly rough texture from the clinging stems and leaves. It has a mild, grassy herbal aroma. After decocting, the liquid is typically pale green-yellow with a mild bitter and slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other dried botanicals
• External herbal wash or foot soak
• Added to traditional soup or congee recipes
• Loose dried herb for custom herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, Ba Xian Cao is traditionally used in decoctions, often combined with other heat-clearing and damp-draining herbs. It is also traditionally prepared as an external wash or foot soak. Some regional traditions add it to herbal soups or congee for seasonal use. These uses are based on traditional knowledge and are not medical claims.

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