Jing Jie Dried Schizonepeta Herb with Spikes 500g Natural Sun Dried Jing Jie Cao for TCM Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Schizonepeta Herb, known in TCM as Jing Jie (荆芥), from Schizonepeta tenuifolia, offered as whole aerial parts with flower spikes. This large-leaf cut herb is naturally processed without sulfur fumigation and sourced from Henan. In TCM theory Jing Jie is acrid and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and dispelling wind. Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and traditional formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Whole Jing Jie (荆芥) aerial herb harvested with flower spikes for fuller traditional character
• Botanical source Schizonepeta tenuifolia, a classic TCM exterior-releasing herb
• Naturally dried without sulfur fumigation to preserve original aroma and color
• Large-leaf whole herb from Henan, cut and ready for decoction or tea
• 500g resealable pack suited to regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green stems and leaves with slender brownish flower spikes. Texture is light and brittle, breaking easily when bent. Aroma is characteristically aromatic and slightly minty, and a decoction typically tastes mildly pungent and herbaceous.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a light aromatic herbal tea
• Added to soup stocks in small amounts for traditional flavor
• Used in seasonal wind-dispelling formulas with other exterior-releasing herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Jing Jie is traditionally used to release the exterior and dispel wind, and it appears in classic formulas such as Jing Fang Bai Du San. It is often paired with Fang Feng and Bo He in decoctions for wind-cold patterns, and the charred form Jing Jie Tan is traditionally associated with stopping bleeding. The spikes are considered the most aromatic portion.

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