Dried Gentian Flower for Tea and Decoction 10g Bag Traditional Herbal Use

Dried Gentian Flower, known in TCM as Long Dan Hua (龙胆花), from Gentiana species. This sun-dried botanical is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for its bitter, cold nature associated with clearing heat and supporting liver and gallbladder function. Supplied as whole dried flowers in 10g sealed bags, it is suited for brewing as a simple herbal tea or adding to decoctions. Not intended for pregnant or nursing women.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Long Dan Hua (龙胆花), the dried flower of Gentiana species
• Sun-dried whole flowers with a naturally bitter, cooling character
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory
• Versatile form for teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations
• Sealed 10g bags stored in a cool, dry place for everyday herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The dried flowers are typically small, deep blue to violet-blue in color, with a light, dry texture and a mild herbal aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically pale golden to amber with a distinctly bitter taste characteristic of Gentiana flowers.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed alone as a simple bitter herbal tea
• Combined with other herbs in a traditional decoction
• Added to soups or congee for a bitter herbal note
• Used in small amounts in culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Long Dan Hua is traditionally used in formulas associated with clearing heat and supporting liver and gallbladder function. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or infused as a tea, sometimes paired with other cooling herbs. Because of its strong bitterness, it is typically used in small amounts within balanced formulas rather than alone.

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