Lian Qian Cao Powder Glechoma Herb 500g Ground Botanical Raw Material for Tea and Decoction Use

Lian Qian Cao (连钱草) powder, ground from dried Glechoma longituba herb, a creeping botanical long valued in Chinese herbal tradition. Known by folk names such as Tou Gu Xiao and Bian Di Xiang, this finely milled plant material is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural fluid balance. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a sweet and slightly pungent flavor. Suitable for decoction, tea blending, or external herbal applications; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground powder made from dried Lian Qian Cao (连钱草) herb
• Botanical source is Glechoma longituba, a traditional Chinese ground-cover herb
• Also known by folk names Tou Gu Xiao, Bian Di Xiang, and Tong Qian Cao
• Sun-dried and milled plant material with no added ingredients
• Versatile raw material for decoctions, herbal teas, or external applications

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically greenish-brown to olive in color with a fine, dry texture. It carries a mild, grassy herbal aroma, and when brewed or decocted it typically yields a light, slightly astringent taste with fresh green notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Blend into herbal tea infusions
• Incorporate into external herbal washes or compresses
• Use as a raw material for herbal formulations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lian Qian Cao is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, often simmered alone or paired with other herbs such as Jin Qian Cao in fluid-balancing formulas. Folk tradition also associates the fresh herb with topical applications. It has historically been a seasonal ingredient in southern Chinese herbal drinks during warm months.

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