Tian Ji Huang (Hypericum japonicum) — Dried Food Herb, Pure Whole Herb 500g

Tian Ji Huang (Hypericum japonicum), also known as Di Er Cao (地耳草) or Japanese St. John's Wort, is the dried whole herb of a traditional food herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For generations, Tian Ji Huang has been valued as a cooling, damp-clearing herb traditionally used to support the Liver and Gallbladder, ease digestive discomfort, and soothe the body during warm, humid seasons. Its nature is mild, slightly bitter, and neutral, making it a gentle herb for daily herbal decoctions and seasonal wellness teas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb (药食同源) whole herb
• Hypericum japonicum, known as Di Er Cao
• Sourced from Anhui, non-sulfur processed
• Clean, pure whole-herb quality
• 500g value pack for daily decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve its natural green-brown color, delicate leafy texture, and faint grassy aroma. When decocted, Tian Ji Huang yields a light golden-green infusion with a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste and a clean, refreshing finish that blends well with other gentle herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal decoction
• Seasonal wellness tea blends
• Traditional soup and congee additions
• Herbal foot soak blends
• Food-herb pantry staple

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tian Ji Huang is decocted alone or combined with other gentle herbs to support the body during damp, warm weather. It is traditionally simmered into light teas, added to congee, or blended into seasonal soup packs. Herbalists often pair it with ingredients like dandelion, chrysanthemum, or plantain herb for a balanced, cooling infusion. It is also used in external herbal washes and foot soak blends in traditional home care.

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