Lobelia Herb Ban Bian Lian Dried Whole Herb 500g Bulk Traditional Chinese Herbal Material

Dried Lobelia Herb, known in TCM as Ban Bian Lian (半边莲), from Lobelia chinensis, the whole aerial plant supplied as unprocessed bulk material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it is valued in folk herbal practice for external and decoction applications. This 500g bag is sold as a food-grade agricultural product for culinary and traditional herbal use, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Lobelia chinensis plant supplied in its natural unprocessed form
• Identified in TCM as Ban Bian Lian (半边莲), a classic heat-clearing folk herb
• Sourced from Hunan province and packed as a 500g bulk bag
• Suitable for decoction, external washes, and traditional herbal preparations
• Sold as a raw agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears as slender segments with fine stems and small narrow leaves in muted green to yellow-green tones. It has a faint grassy aroma, a dry brittle texture, and when decocted it typically yields a light greenish infusion with a mildly bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as an external wash or compress in folk practice
• Blended into multi-herb formulas by experienced herbal users
• Used in seasonal culinary preparations where the herb is traditionally added

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ban Bian Lian is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and promoting urination, and it has long appeared in folk formulas for snakebite, sores, and damp-heat conditions. Traditionally it is decocted alone or with companion herbs, and it is also applied externally as a fresh or dried poultice. It is a minor, cool-natured herb generally used in short courses under professional guidance.

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