Dried Bidens Herb Gui Zhen Cao 500g Sliced Chinese Herbal Tea Material

Dried Bidens Herb, known in TCM as Gui Zhen Cao (鬼针草), from Bidens pilosa, the sliced aerial herb of the plant. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural balance, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional herbal guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb Gui Zhen Cao 鬼针草 in sliced form
• Botanical source Bidens pilosa, also called Spanish needles
• Sliced processing makes the herb easy to measure and decoct
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and promoting comfort
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a greenish to brownish color with a dry, fibrous texture and a mild grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically has a light herbal taste with slightly bitter, refreshing notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea
• Added to herbal soup blends
• Used in seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gui Zhen Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it has long appeared in folk herbal practice in southern China. It is commonly simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs into a decoction, and in some regions it is brewed as a daily herbal tea during warm seasons.

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