Prunella Selfheal Licorice Gardenia Astragalus Herbal Blend Xia Ku Cao Gan Cao Zhi Zi Huang Qi Dried Slices 250g Bag

This four-herb blend combines Prunella vulgaris spike (Xia Ku Cao 夏枯草), licorice root (Gan Cao 甘草), gardenia fruit (Zhi Zi 栀子), and astragalus root slices (Huang Qi 黄芪, Astragalus membranaceus). In TCM theory, prunella is cooling and bitter, gardenia clears heat, licorice harmonizes, and astragalus is sweet and tonifying. Traditionally used in decoctions and daily herbal teas. This is a food-grade botanical product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Four-herb TCM blend of prunella spike, licorice root, gardenia fruit, and astragalus slices
• Astragalus from northern China, hand-selected dried root slices
• Traditionally associated with clearing summer heat and supporting daily wellness
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and soup cooking
• Sealed 250g bag with 365-day shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically the blend shows pale yellow astragalus slices, dark brown prunella spikes, reddish-orange gardenia fruit, and pale licorice pieces. The aroma is mildly herbal and sweet-earthy, and a simmered brew typically tastes gently sweet with a light bitter-floral note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Add to soup pots with pork or poultry
• Use in seasonal summer cooling drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, prunella spike and gardenia fruit are classic summer herbs often paired in cooling decoctions, while licorice is widely used to harmonize formulas and soften flavor. Astragalus slices are a staple qi-tonifying root commonly added to soups and congee. This combination is traditionally prepared by simmering or steeping, often in warm seasons as part of everyday herbal routines.

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