Dried Dianthus Tea Shi Zhu 500g Loose Herbal Tea Traditional Chinese Wellness Drink

Dried Dianthus Tea, known in TCM as Shi Zhu (石竹), from Dianthus chinensis, made from carefully sun-dried whole herb. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting urination, and it is commonly prepared as a light herbal infusion. This loose dried botanical is sold as a food-grade agricultural product for everyday herbal tea brewing.

Key Selling Points

• Loose dried Dianthus chinensis whole herb for herbal tea
• Known in TCM as Shi Zhu (石竹) with traditional heat-clearing associations
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural floral character
• Current-season stock packed in a 500g bulk bag
• Suitable for daily brewing alone or blended with other mild herbs

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender green stems with narrow linear leaves and small dried blossoms, with a fresh grassy-floral aroma. Brewed, it typically yields a pale yellow-green infusion with a mildly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal infusion
• Blend with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for a cooling summer tea
• Steep lightly for a mild everyday wellness drink
• Combine with other loose herbs in traditional herbal tea mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Shi Zhu is classified as cold in nature with bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the bladder and heart channels. It has long been used in folk practice as a summer cooling tea, often steeped alone or paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, or other mild heat-clearing herbs for seasonal refreshment.

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