Jin Guo Lan (Tinospora sagittata) — Dried Bitter Herb Root for Traditional Decoctions

Jin Guo Lan (Tinospora sagittata) is the dried root tuber of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jīn Guǒ Lǎn (金果榄). Also called Di Dan (地胆), Di Ku Dan (地苦胆), Jin Niu Dan (金牛胆), and Jiu Niu Dan (九牛胆), this cold-natured bitter herb has long been prized in folk herbal practice for clearing heat, resolving toxin, and soothing the throat. Its nature is bitter and cold, entering the Lung and Large Intestine channels, making it a classic herb for cooling internal fire and easing inflammatory patterns.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional bitter cold herb for clearing heat
• Known as Jin Guo Lan, Di Dan, and Jiu Niu Dan
• Dried root tuber, 500g bulk pack
• Enters Lung and Large Intestine channels
• Food agricultural product, not a drug substitute

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, firm woody texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the root releases a strongly bitter, cooling infusion with a lingering herbal character, typical of traditional bitter cold herbs used in TCM formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Bitter herb blends for heat-clearing formulas
• Folk herbal throat-soothing preparations
• Herbal ingredient in TCM-inspired cooking
• Bulk herb storage for regular use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jin Guo Lan is decocted alone or in combination with other bitter cold herbs to clear heat and resolve toxin. It is often included in traditional formulas for soothing the throat and cooling internal fire, and appears in regional folk recipes alongside herbs like Huang Lian and Lian Qiao. As a bitter herb, it is typically simmered in water and consumed as a decoction rather than used as a daily tea.

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