Long Dan Cao Chinese Gentian Root Dried Herb 250g Jar Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Long Dan Cao (龙胆草), dried Chinese Gentian root from Gentiana species, is a classic bitter-cold herb in TCM traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat. These sun-dried root segments are supplied as a food-grade raw botanical for decoctions and herbal formulas. In TCM theory it enters the liver and gallbladder channels. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Long Dan Cao 龙胆草 dried Chinese Gentian root
• Sun-dried whole root segments suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
• Classic bitter-cold TCM herb traditionally linked to liver and gallbladder channels
• Selected quality raw botanical supplied in a resealable 250g jar
• Versatile ingredient for herbal decoctions, teas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, wrinkled root segments in yellowish-brown to light brown tones with a brittle, fibrous texture. The aroma is faint and grassy, and the taste is distinctly bitter, a hallmark of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into practitioner-guided herbal formulas
• Prepare as a short steeped bitter herbal tea
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Long Dan Cao is traditionally used to clear heat and dry dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Long Dan Xie Gan Tang. It is typically decocted with other herbs rather than consumed alone, and its pronounced bitterness means it is usually combined with harmonizing botanicals. Traditional pairings often include Scutellaria and Gardenia in heat-clearing preparations.

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