Jiao Gu Lan Gynostemma Tea 500g Dried Herb from Shaanxi for Daily Herbal Infusions

Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝), known as Gynostemma or Southern Ginseng, is the dried aerial parts of Gynostemma pentaphyllum. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting daily vitality. This select-grade herb from Shaanxi is sold as a raw botanical for tea, decoction, or culinary use, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Select-grade Jiao Gu Lan (绞股蓝) dried herb from Shaanxi, China
• Botanical source Gynostemma pentaphyllum, aerial parts in natural whole form
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a daily tonic-style herbal tea herb
• Supplied in a resealable 500g self-sealing bag for convenient storage
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried leaves and tendrils are deep green with a slightly grassy, hay-like aroma. Brewed as tea, the infusion is typically light yellow-green with a mildly sweet, gently bitter taste and a smooth herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups or congee during cooking
• Blend into seasonal herbal drink mixes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jiao Gu Lan is commonly prepared as a simple daily tea by steeping the dried herb in hot water, or simmered briefly in decoctions. It is often paired with other mild tonic-style herbs and enjoyed in warm seasons as a refreshing herbal infusion in folk wellness routines.

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