Bai Hua She She Cao Dried Hedyotis Diffusa Whole Herb 1kg Bulk Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Bai Hua She She Cao (白花蛇舌草), the whole dried herb of Hedyotis diffusa, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical supplied as cut and dried aerial plant material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, with a bitter-sweet flavor and cool nature. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, it is a food-grade raw herb for experienced herbal users.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Bai Hua She She Cao 白花蛇舌草 herb from Henan origin
• Botanical source Hedyotis diffusa, a widely used TCM heat-clearing herb
• Supplied as bulk 1kg packs suitable for herbal shops and decoction blending
• Traditionally used in cooling decoctions and summer herbal teas
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with 24-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as thin, slender stems with narrow linear leaves in yellowish-green to brownish-green tones. It has a faint grassy aroma, and when decocted it typically yields a light, mildly bitter and slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a cooling herbal tea, often with other heat-clearing herbs
• Blended into multi-herb formulas for herbal shops
• Used in seasonal summer wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Hua She She Cao is a well-known heat-clearing and detoxifying herb, traditionally used in decoctions and cooling teas, especially in hot seasons. It is commonly paired in folk formulas with herbs such as Jin Yin Yin (honeysuckle) or Ban Zhi Lian, and is a frequent ingredient in herbal shop blends and daily wellness decoctions.

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