Dried Saururus Chinensis Whole Herb San Bai Cao 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Saururus Chinensis Whole Herb, known in TCM as San Bai Cao (三白草), from Saururus chinensis. This listing offers the dried whole plant, including leaves, stems, and rhizome sections, sold as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing dampness and supporting urinary and joint comfort. Traditionally prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried plant of Saururus chinensis supplied as a raw herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as San Bai Cao (三白草) with names such as Tang Bian Ou and Bai Hua San Bai Cao
• Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and promoting urination in TCM practice
• Carefully dried whole herb suitable for decoction pieces and herbal tea blends
• 500g bag with 12-month shelf life when stored refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green to brownish leaves and stems with pale rhizome sections. It typically has a faint grassy aroma and a mild, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Added to soup packs in seasonal home cooking
• Used in folk herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, San Bai Cao is traditionally used to clear heat and dampness and is associated with supporting urinary comfort and joint ease. Folk usage includes decocting the whole herb alone or with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Jin Qian Cao, and it is sometimes featured in spring and summer herbal teas. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried herb in water.

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