Wild Geranium Herb Lao Guan Cao 老鹳草 Dried Whole Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Wild Geranium Herb, known in TCM as Lao Guan Cao (老鹳草), from Geranium and related Erodium species, offered as dried whole aerial herb. Traditionally associated with dispelling wind-dampness and supporting sinew and bone comfort in TCM theory. Sun-dried and prepackaged, it is commonly simmered as a decoction or used in external washes. Store frozen and consult a practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Lao Guan Cao (老鹳草) dried whole herb from Shandong
• Sun-dried and prepackaged in a 500g lot for convenient portioning
• Traditionally used in TCM for wind-dampness and sinew comfort
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal washes, and external foot soaks
• Sourced as wild-grade material with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green leaves and slender stems with a slightly fuzzy texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and a simmered decoction typically tastes lightly bitter and astringent with a faint herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Prepare as an external wash for skin comfort
• Add to a warm foot soak
• Blend into herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lao Guan Cao is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness, unblocking the channels, and easing sinew and bone discomfort. It is classically simmered alone or combined with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Zhi in decoctions, and is also used externally as a wash or soak in folk herbal routines.

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