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Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g

Name: Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g
SKU: C1688-570986024918
Price: 5.06 HKD
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Description

Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Píng Dì Mù (平地木) and affectionately called 矮地茶, 紫金牛, or 老勿大, is the dried whole plant of a low-growing evergreen shrub long revered in Chinese folk herbal practice. Grown in Hubei and offered as a food-herb (药食同源) agricultural product, it has been prized as a gentle, lung-clearing, damp-resolving herb traditionally used to ease cough, support free breathing, and harmonize the body during seasonal transitions. Its nature is mild and balanced, making it a soft yet dependable botanical for everyday herbal decoctions and wellness teas.

Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional food-herb botanical (药食同源)
Dried whole-plant Ardisia japonica from Hubei
Known in TCM as Ping Di Mu / Ai Di Cha
500g value pack, new-crop stock
Suitable for decoctions, teas, and soup blends

Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested, cleaned, and shade-dried to preserve its deep green leaf color, slender reddish-brown stems, and clean, faintly herbal aroma. When decocted, the plant yields a light amber infusion with a mild, subtly bitter-sweet taste and a soft grassy finish, releasing its character slowly without overpowering the brew.

Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Whole-Plant Botanical
Common Name	Ping Di Mu (Ai Di Cha)
Botanical Name	Ardisia japonica
Origin	Hubei, China
Net Weight	500g
Storage	Room temperature, cool and dry

Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Daily herbal decoction
Blended wellness tea
Seasonal soup and broth
Folk herbal formulas
Home herbal pantry staple

Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ping Di Mu is decocted alone or combined with other gentle botanicals into daily teas and seasonal soups. It is a familiar ingredient in southern Chinese household remedies, often simmered with ingredients like apricot kernel, mulberry leaf, or honey to soften its character. As a tea, it is brewed for a light, mildly bitter infusion enjoyed during damp or changing seasons, and it also appears in traditional longevity and respiratory-support formulas passed down through generations of rural herbalists.

Ping Di Mu (Ardisia japonica) — Dried Food-Herb Botanical, Hubei Origin, 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Ping Di Mu?

A: Ping Di Mu is the common Chinese name for the dried whole plant of Ardisia japonica, also called Ai Di Cha, Zi Jin Niu, or Lao Wu Da. It is a traditional food-herb botanical used in Chinese folk herbal practice.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Ping Di Mu?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Ping Di Mu is associated with clearing the lungs, resolving dampness, and supporting free breathing. It is often used in decoctions and teas for seasonal respiratory comfort and daily nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Ping Di Mu?

A: Rinse a small handful, then simmer in water for a decoction or brew as part of a tea blend. It can also be added to soups. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.