Dried Plantain Herb Che Qian Cao Whole Plant Loose Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Plantain Herb, known in TCM as Che Qian Cao (车前草), from Plantago asiatica, offered as whole dried plants including leaves and stems. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, lung, and small intestine channels. This bulk herb is suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Plantago asiatica plant supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Che Qian Cao (车前草) with established traditional applications
• Whole-plant form suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary use
• Well dried with green color and supplied in bulk 500g packaging
• Sealed storage in a cool dry place with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the whole plant shows green to grayish-green leaves and stems with a dry, brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When brewed or decocted, it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a slightly bitter, refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a simple herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups or congee in traditional culinary practice
• Use in seasonal herbal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Che Qian Cao is traditionally used in decoctions and daily herbal teas, often paired with herbs such as Jin Qian Cao or Yi Mu Cao depending on the formula. It has also been used in folk practice as a cooling summer drink or added to soups and congee. Traditional preparation typically involves rinsing and simmering the whole plant before straining.

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