Zi Hua Di Ding (Viola mandshurica) — Dried Food Herb for Tea & Soup, 500g

Zi Hua Di Ding (Viola mandshurica), also known as Ku Di Ding or Hua Tou Cao, is the dried whole herb of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Huā Dì Dīng (紫花地丁). For centuries it has been prized as a cooling, heat-clearing herb used to soothe the Liver, resolve toxicity, and support clear, comfortable skin. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for clearing heat and cooling the blood.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried whole herb, 500g value pack
• Viola mandshurica
• Suitable for tea and soup
• Clean, origin-sourced quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green color, delicate leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When brewed, it yields a light, slightly bitter infusion with a cooling, refreshing finish; when simmered in soup, it softens and releases a gentle herbal note that blends well with other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal cooling drinks
• Daily wellness tea
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Hua Di Ding is decocted into teas and soups to clear heat and support the body's natural balance during warm seasons. It is often brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle for a cooling infusion, and added to light broths with ingredients like mung bean and lotus leaf. As a daily tea, it is enjoyed for its refreshing, slightly bitter character.

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