Shi Shang Bai Dried Selaginella Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Shi Shang Bai (石上柏), the whole dried herb of Selaginella doederleinii, is a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as sun-dried whole plant pieces. In TCM theory it is considered bitter, mildly cold, and associated with the Lung and Liver channels. Traditionally valued in folk herbal practice, it is commonly simmered as a decoction or blended into herbal teas. This is a raw agricultural product, not a medicine, and should be used under qualified guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried herb of Selaginella doederleinii known in TCM as Shi Shang Bai (石上柏)
• Sun-dried whole plant form suitable for decoction or herbal tea blending
• Sourced from Guizhou and packed in a 500g resealable bag
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting respiratory wellness in folk practice
• Raw agricultural product with 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as slender green to yellowish-green stems with fine scale-like leaves, slightly brittle in texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and when simmered it typically yields a light, gently bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Blended into daily herbal tea infusions
• Combined with other TCM botanicals in soup or tonic preparations
• Used in seasonal wellness routines under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Shi Shang Bai has long been simmered alone or with other cooling herbs such as Hedyotis or Scutellaria to prepare daily decoctions. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness and supporting the throat and lungs. Some households also add it to slow-cooked soups during warm seasons as part of a cooling dietary tradition.

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