San Cha Ku (Evodia lepta) — Dried Bitter Herb, Unsulfured, 500g Bulk

San Cha Ku (Evodia lepta), also known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sān Chā Kǔ (三叉苦) or San Ya Ku (三丫苦), is the dried stem and leaf of a bitter, cooling herb long used in southern Chinese folk practice. Native to Guangxi, this unsulfured bulk herb is prized as a heat-clearing, dampness-drying botanical traditionally used to relieve sore throat, support the Liver and Stomach, and ease seasonal discomfort. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused herb for clearing excess heat and harmonizing the body's internal balance.

Key Selling Points

• Unsulfured, naturally dried San Cha Ku herb
• Sourced from Guangxi, China
• Bitter, cooling herb for heat-clearing
• 500g bulk pack for decoctions and teas
• Traditional food-herb ingredient

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green-brown color, coarse leafy texture, and faint herbal aroma. When decocted, it yields a distinctly bitter, slightly astringent infusion with a cooling aftertaste, characteristic of its bitter-cold nature. The dried material is clean and free of visible foreign matter, reflecting careful post-harvest handling.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction for heat-clearing
• Bitter tea blends
• Seasonal cooling soups
• Folk herbal washes
• Traditional wellness formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, San Cha Ku is decocted into bitter teas and cooling soups to clear heat, dry dampness, and soothe the throat. It is often combined with other southern herbs like Huang Qin or Jin Yin Hua in seasonal formulas. In Guangxi and Guangdong, it is brewed as a daily bitter tea during hot, humid months and used in traditional washes for skin comfort.

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