Dried Gentian Root Long Dan Cao Water Washed Raw Herb 500g

Dried Gentian Root, known in TCM as Long Dan Cao (龙胆草), from Gentiana species. These water-washed whole root pieces are sun-dried and sold as a raw botanical for decoction. In TCM theory gentian root is bitter and cold in nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and drying dampness. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried gentian root pieces, water-washed and sun-dried
• Botanical source is Gentiana, known in TCM as Long Dan Cao (龙胆草)
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing heat and drying dampness
• Sourced from Yunnan and sold as a raw edible agricultural product
• Suitable for herbal decoctions and traditional formulas under practitioner guidance

Quality & Sensory

The root pieces typically appear yellowish-brown with a wrinkled, slightly twisted surface and fine longitudinal lines. They have a strong characteristic bitter aroma, and the decoction typically tastes intensely bitter with a lingering aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Use in classical TCM formulas under practitioner guidance
• Combine with other cooling herbs for seasonal herbal preparations
• Prepare as a short steeped infusion for experienced herbal users

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Long Dan Cao is traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness, and it appears in classical formulas such as Long Dan Xie Gan Tang. It is traditionally associated with the liver and gallbladder channels. The root is typically decocted with other herbs rather than consumed alone, and it is regarded as a strongly bitter herb best used in small amounts under professional guidance.

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