Dried Zicao Purple Gromwell Root 500g Hand Selected Arnebia Lithospermum Traditional Chinese Herb

Dried Purple Gromwell Root, known in TCM as Zi Cao (紫草), from Arnebia or Lithospermum species. These hand-selected dried roots are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for cooling herbal preparations. In TCM theory, Zi Cao is sweet and salty in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Suitable for decoctions, infused oils, and external herbal applications.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Zi Cao 紫草 purple gromwell root, hand selected for quality
• Botanical source Arnebia or Lithospermum species, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with cooling properties in Chinese herbal theory
• Whole dried root form suitable for decoction or infused oil preparation
• 500g resealable bag, fresh stock with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried roots appear dark purple to purplish-red with a slender, twisted shape and rough surface. The aroma is faint and slightly grassy, and decocted liquid typically shows a deep violet-red hue with a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Infuse in oil for external topical herbal preparations
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Cao is traditionally used in cooling formulas and is a well-known ingredient in Zi Cao infused oils applied externally. It is often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Huang Qin in traditional decoctions. Folk herbalists have long valued purple gromwell root for seasonal skin-care oils and external washes.

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