Dried Lysimachia Herb Jin Qian Cao Whole Loose Bulk Sichuan Small Leaf 500g

Dried Lysimachia Herb, known in TCM as Jin Qian Cao (金钱草) and also called Guo Lu Huang (过路黄), from Lysimachia christinae. These small-leaf whole herb pieces are sun-dried and sold loose as a raw botanical. In TCM theory this herb is sweet and bland in flavor with a slightly cool nature, traditionally associated with the liver, gallbladder, kidney, and bladder channels. It is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Lysimachia christinae herb with small tender leaves
• Known in TCM as Jin Qian Cao 金钱草 or Guo Lu Huang 过路黄
• Sun-dried and loose packed for flexible portioning
• Traditionally used in decoctions and daily herbal teas
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized growing region for this herb

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows small rounded green to yellow-green leaves with slender stems and a light grassy aroma. Texture is dry and slightly brittle. When decocted, it typically yields a pale yellow-green infusion with a mild, faintly sweet and grassy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a light daily herbal tea
• Blended into multi-herb decoction formulas
• Used in seasonal wellness cooking and broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jin Qian Cao is traditionally associated with promoting urination, easing damp-heat patterns, and supporting gallbladder comfort. Folk use commonly pairs it with herbs such as Yin Chen (Artemisia capillaris) or Hai Jin Sha (Lygodium) in decoctions. It is also simmered alone as a simple summer tea in southern China.

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