Gan Huang Cao Dried Penthorum chinense Herb Sichuan Whole Plant 500g Bag

Gan Huang Cao (赶黄草), also called Che Gen Cai (扯根菜), is the dried whole plant of Penthorum chinense, a traditional Sichuan herb. In TCM it is considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver channel. This dried herb is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. Store in a cool dry place away from insects and moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole plant of Penthorum chinense known in TCM as Gan Huang Cao
• Sourced from Sichuan a region traditionally associated with this herb
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for liver-related wellness support
• Dried and ready for decoction tea or culinary herbal preparation
• Sold as a 500g bag of dried herb suitable for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears in small segmented stems and leaves with a greenish to yellowish-brown color and a dry brittle texture. It has a mild grassy aroma and when brewed or decocted typically yields a light amber infusion with a slightly sweet earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal tea infusion
• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Combine with other herbs in a daily wellness tea blend
• Use in seasonal herbal soup or congee preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice Gan Huang Cao has long been used in Sichuan folk medicine where it is traditionally associated with supporting liver health and clearing damp-heat. It is commonly prepared as a simple decoction or steeped as a daily tea and is sometimes paired with other cooling herbs such as Jue Ming Zi or Hua Ju Hong in traditional formulas.

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