Dried Commelina Powder Ya Zhi Cao Herb Powder Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient 500g

Commelina Powder, known in TCM as Ya Zhi Cao (鸭跖草), is ground from the dried aerial parts of Commelina communis. This cool-natured, sweet and bitter herb is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting urination in TCM theory. The fine powder form suits decoctions, teas, or external applications. Store in a cool, dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb powder made from dried Commelina aerial parts
• Botanical source Commelina communis with Chinese name Ya Zhi Cao
• Traditionally used in TCM for heat-clearing and damp-draining purposes
• Fine ground form convenient for decoction blending or herbal formulas
• Sourced from Anhui and air-dried using traditional sun-drying methods

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light green to yellowish-green with a fine, dry texture and a faint grassy aroma. When brewed or decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into herbal tea preparations
• Incorporate into custom herbal powder formulas
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ya Zhi Cao is a cool herb with sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and bladder channels. It has been used in folk practice for heat-related discomforts and as a summer herbal tea ingredient, often decocted alone or combined with other cooling herbs according to traditional formulas.

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