Yin Chen Dried Artemisia Capillaris Herb 50g Bottle Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Yin Chen (茵陈), also called Mian Yin Chen, is the dried young aerial part of Artemisia capillaris, known in English as Capillary Wormwood or Yin Chen Hao. In TCM theory it is bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, liver, and gallbladder channels. This 50g bottle contains sun-dried whole herb suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Yin Chen Hao (茵陈) whole herb from Artemisia capillaris
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural grayish-green downy leaves
• Traditionally used in TCM for springtime herbal tea and decoctions
• Convenient 50g bottle for easy storage and measured use
• Sourced from Shaanxi and sold as a raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically loose, soft, and downy with a grayish-green to grayish-white appearance. The aroma is characteristically herbaceous and slightly aromatic. When brewed or decocted, the taste is typically mildly bitter with a fresh green note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea infusion
• Simmer into herbal decoctions
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal spring preparations
• Use in traditional folk recipes and wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yin Chen has long been valued as a spring herb, traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting the liver and gallbladder. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as gardenia fruit and rhubarb root in classic decoctions, and folk households often brew it as a light seasonal tea in early spring.

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