Pyrola Herb Lu Xian Cao 500g Dried Whole Herb Traditional TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Pyrola Herb, known in TCM as Lu Xian Cao (鹿衔草), from Pyrola calliantha, using the dried whole plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is considered bitter and mild in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Lu Xian Cao whole herb supplied as a 500g bag
• Botanical source Pyrola calliantha, also called Lu Ti Cao or Zi Bei Jin Niu Cao
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and daily herbal teas
• Carefully dried whole plant with leaves and stems retained
• Suitable for home decoction, soup, and seasonal herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows dark green to purplish-green leaves with slender stems and a dry, brittle texture. It typically carries a faint grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a mild, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lu Xian Cao is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels and is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas. It is often simmered alone or combined with other tonic herbs such as Du Zhong or Sang Ji Sheng in traditional formulas, and is also prepared in autumn and winter wellness soups.

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