Wu Jiu Dried Herb Sazenia japonica Whole Plant Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Material

Wu Jiu (乌韭), also called Xiao Ye Ye Ji Wei, is the dried whole plant of Sazenia japonica, a fern traditionally used in Chinese folk herbal practice. In TCM it is considered cooling in nature with a slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting detoxification. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product, it is commonly simmered as a decoction or brewed as an herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place or refrigerated.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wu Jiu 乌韭 dried whole fern plant from a Chinese herb supplier
• Botanical source Sazenia japonica also known as Xiao Ye Ye Ji Wei
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling nature and heat-clearing properties
• Raw agricultural product suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation
• Sealed packaging with 12-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried plant shows slender greenish-brown fronds with fine segmented leaflets and a light grassy aroma. When simmered, it typically yields a mild herbal infusion with a slightly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a cooling herbal tea
• Combine with other herbs in folk formulas
• Prepare as a seasonal summer cooling drink

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Wu Jiu has long been used in cooling decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Jin Qian Cao or Xia Ku Cao for heat-clearing teas. It is traditionally associated with relieving internal heat and supporting the body's natural detoxification processes. Rural households have historically simmered it as a summer beverage or added it to herbal soups during hot weather.

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