Gan Huang Cao Stem Dried Penthorum chinense Cut Segments 500g Loose Sichuan Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Gan Huang Cao (赶黄草) stem segments from Penthorum chinense, sourced from Gulin in Sichuan and supplied fully dried in loose 500g packs. In TCM this herb is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting liver wellness, and it is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Sold as a raw botanical for culinary and traditional herbal use, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Gan Huang Cao (赶黄草) stem segments in natural cut form
• Botanical source Penthorum chinense from Gulin, Sichuan
• Fully dried loose 500g self-sealing bag for flexible portioning
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear damp-heat and support liver wellness
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and culinary preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically light greenish-brown to yellowish stem segments with a dry, brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor is typically pale yellow-green with a light, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a daily herbal tea
• Add to culinary broths and soups
• Use in seasonal wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Huang Cao is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting liver health, and it has long been used in folk herbalism in Sichuan and Guizhou. It is commonly simmered alone as a decoction or steeped as a light tea, and is sometimes combined with other liver-supporting herbs such as Ji Gu Cao in traditional formulas.

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