Dried Sweet Wormwood Herb Qing Hao 1kg Bag Artemisia annua Traditional TCM Botanical

Dried Sweet Wormwood Herb, known in TCM as Qing Hao (青蒿), from Artemisia annua. This product consists of the dried aerial parts of the plant, cut into segments and shade-dried after harvest. In TCM theory, Qing Hao is considered bitter and cold in nature and is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat and relieving summer heat. It is commonly used in herbal decoctions and traditional formulas. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried aerial parts of Artemisia annua, the botanical source of Qing Hao in TCM
• Harvested in autumn when flowers bloom, with old stems removed and shade-dried
• Processed by removing impurities and residual roots, then cut into segments and sun-dried
• Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing deficiency heat and relieving summer heat
• Supplied as a 1kg bag of whole-form dried herb suitable for decoction and herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to yellowish-green in color with a fresh herbal aroma characteristic of Artemisia annua. The cut segments have a dry, lightweight texture with slender stems and finely divided leaves. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a distinct bitter, aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in TCM herbal formulas and prescriptions
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea in traditional practice
• Incorporated into seasonal summer herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Qing Hao is traditionally associated with clearing deficiency heat, relieving summer heat, and addressing feverish sensations. It is traditionally prepared by cold-soaking or added late in decoction to preserve its aromatic properties. Classical formulas often pair it with herbs such as Bie Jia or Dan Pi. It has also been used in folk practice for summer cooling teas.

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