Hu Ji Sheng (Viscum coloratum) — Dried Mistletoe Herb, Naturally Sun-Dried, 500g

Hu Ji Sheng (Viscum coloratum), also known as Chinese Mistletoe or Northern Mistletoe (Běi Jì Shēng), is the dried stem and leaf of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Hú Jì Shēng (槲寄生). For centuries, Hu Ji Sheng has been prized as a wind-damp dispelling and Liver-Kidney tonifying herb, traditionally used to support the tendons and bones, ease joint discomfort, and calm internal wind. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and neutral, making it a balanced herb that nourishes without harshness while gently moving stagnation.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional wind-damp dispelling herb
• Naturally sun-dried stem and leaf
• Viscum coloratum botanical identity
• 500g value pack for daily decoction
• Food-herb ingredient for soups and teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its greenish-brown stems, leathery leaves, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, Hu Ji Sheng yields a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with an earthy, woody undertone, releasing its character slowly into the water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal wellness tonic
• Medicinal food soup pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Hu Ji Sheng is decocted into soups, tonics, and daily teas to support the tendons and bones, ease joint discomfort, and promote smooth circulation. It is a common ingredient in wind-damp formulas, where it pairs with herbs like Du Huo, Niu Xi, and Sang Ji Sheng. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with jujube and goji berry for a gentle, earthy infusion.

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