Dried Dandelion Root and Leaf Pu Gong Ying 500g Loose Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Dandelion, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum mongolicum, is a loose bulk herb prepared from the whole plant including root and leaf. In TCM theory it is bitter and sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. This sifted 500g bag is a versatile pantry herb for teas, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• New-crop dandelion herb sold loose in a 500g resealable bag
• Botanical source Taraxacum mongolicum known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying
• Sifted and cleaned to remove impurities before packing
• Whole plant form with root and leaf suitable for tea or decoction
• Traditional TCM herb valued for daily herbal infusions and seasonal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows green to brownish-green leaves with slender brownish roots and a dry, crisp texture. The aroma is mildly grassy and earthy, and brewed dandelion typically yields a light amber infusion with a gently bitter, herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups and broths for a mild herbal note
• Blend with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in cooling teas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, dandelion is traditionally used to clear heat and is a common springtime herb. It is often simmered alone as a simple decoction, steeped as a daily tea, or paired with chrysanthemum and honeysuckle. Fresh or dried dandelion has also long been used in folk cooking, added to soups or blanched as a wild vegetable.

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