Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g
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Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g

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Description

Dried La Liao Cao (辣蓼草), the whole herb of Polygonum hydropiper, is a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as sun-dried aerial plant material. In TCM it is traditionally associated with dispersing dampness and supporting digestive comfort, and in folk practice it is a key ingredient for preparing jiuqu, the fermented rice starter used in rice wine and fermented foods. This listing is for a raw agricultural product; consult a qualified practitioner before internal use.

Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g overview
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g overview
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Whole dried La Liao Cao (辣蓼草) aerial herb, a classic raw material for traditional jiuqu fermentation starter
  • Botanical source is Polygonum hydropiper, sun-dried whole plant without further processing
  • Traditionally used in Chinese folk practice for dampness and digestive support
  • Sourced from Anhui province and sold as a raw edible agricultural product
  • Suitable for herbal craft projects, decoction blends, and traditional food fermentation
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g key features
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g key features
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears green to brownish-green with slender stems, narrow pointed leaves, and small clustered seed heads. It has a characteristic pungent, slightly acrid aroma, and a decoction typically tastes pungent and mildly bitter.

Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g quality and texture
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g quality and texture
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw dried herb
Chinese Name 辣蓼草
Pinyin La Liao Cao
Botanical Name Polygonum hydropiper
Plant Part Whole aerial herb
Net Weight 500 g (1 jin)
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g specifications
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g specifications
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Primary ingredient for homemade jiuqu rice wine fermentation starter
  • Traditional herbal decoction prepared with other botanicals
  • Culinary use in traditional fermented rice and food projects
  • Seasonal folk herbal preparations
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g in use
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g in use
Dried La Liao Cao 辣蓼草 Polygonum hydropiper Herb for Jiuqu Starter and Traditional Use 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, La Liao Cao has long been valued as the essential herb for making jiuqu, the starter culture blended with rice flour for fermenting sweet rice wine and fermented foods. In TCM it is traditionally associated with dispersing dampness, promoting digestion, and easing digestive discomfort. It has also been used externally in folk applications. Preparation traditionally involves decoction or grinding into herbal powder blends.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried whole La Liao Cao (辣蓼草, Polygonum hydropiper), a raw Chinese herb supplied as an edible agricultural product from Anhui.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: It is best known as the core herb for making jiuqu fermentation starter, and in TCM it is traditionally associated with dispersing dampness and supporting digestion.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically sun-dried and ground with rice flour for jiuqu, or simmered as a decoction with other herbs. Consult a practitioner before internal use.

Additional information

Weight 0.72 kg
Dimensions 25 × 18 × 8 cm

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