Dried Prunella Vulgaris Spike Cut Sections Unsulfured Selected Bulk Herb 500g

Dried Prunella Spike, known in TCM as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草), from Prunella vulgaris, is the dried spike of the plant. In TCM theory it is bitter and pungent with a cold nature, entering the Liver and Gallbladder channels. Traditionally used to clear heat and calm the liver. This unsulfured, hand-selected cut form is commonly prepared as a decoction or daily tea.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Xia Ku Cao (夏枯草), the dried spike of Prunella vulgaris
• Unsulfured new-crop herb with no sulfur fumigation
• Hand-selected large spikes cut into sections
• Bitter pungent cold herb in TCM theory entering Liver and Gallbladder channels
• Bulk 500g loose form suited to decoctions and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried spikes are typically brownish-green to dark purple with a light herbal aroma. Cut sections are dry and coarse in texture. After decoction the liquid is typically pale amber with a mild bitter and slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea by steeping in hot water
• Decoction with other herbs
• Added to cooling soup or congee
• Seasonal summer herbal drink

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Xia Ku Cao is traditionally used to clear liver heat and calm the liver. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or steeped as tea, often paired with Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) or Jue Ming Zi (Cassia Seed) in traditional formulas. Folk practice also adds it to cooling soups and congee during warm seasons.

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