Dried Cirsium Herb Xiao Ji 小蓟 Sliced Chinese Herbal Tea Material 500g

Dried Field Sowthistle Herb, known in TCM as Xiao Ji (小蓟), from Cirsium setosum, offered as dried sliced aerial herb. In TCM theory Xiao Ji is cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the Heart and Liver channels. This raw botanical is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xiao Ji 小蓟 dried herb sourced from Anhui province
• Botanical source Cirsium setosum with sliced aerial plant form
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical decoction practice
• Whole-plant original form suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation
• 500g sealed pack with 24-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices typically show grayish-green to brownish segments with a light, dry texture and a faint grassy-herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a mild greenish-brown tone with a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Added to cooling herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal wellness recipes with other TCM herbs

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Xiao Ji has long been included in cooling herbal formulas and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting normal blood balance. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Pu Gong Ying or Di Fu Zi in folk preparations, and is also used in spring and summer seasonal herbal drinks.

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