Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao Dried Herb 500g White-Haired Selfheal Ajuga Decocction Pieces

Dried Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao (白毛夏枯草), also known as Jin Gu Cao (筋骨草) or San Xue Cao (散血草), is the whole dried herb of Ajuga decumbens. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and cold, entering the lung, liver, and heart channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is valued for clearing heat and cooling the blood. This 500g food-grade agricultural product is supplied by Yuanshengtang and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao (白毛夏枯草), also called Jin Gu Cao (筋骨草)
• Dried whole herb of Ajuga decumbens, a traditional Chinese botanical
• Bitter and cold in TCM nature, associated with the lung, liver, and heart channels
• Food-grade agricultural product sold in a 500g pack
• Traditionally prepared as a decoction or added to herbal soup formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows a greenish-brown to dark green color with a light, leafy texture and a mild earthy herbal aroma. When decocted, it produces a bitter, slightly astringent brew. As a natural agricultural product, color and appearance may vary between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Added to traditional Chinese herbal soup formulas
• Combined with other herbs in a custom decoction
• Used in seasonal herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Bai Mao Xia Ku Cao is traditionally used in decoctions to clear heat and cool the blood. It is often combined with other heat-clearing herbs in formulas. Some traditional preparations also pair it with herbs for seasonal support. It is typically simmered in water and consumed as a decoction, though it is not a substitute for medical treatment.

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