Shi Shang Bai (Selaginella doederleinii) — Sulfur-Free Deep Green Dried Herb, 500g

Shi Shang Bai (Selaginella doederleinii) is the dried whole plant of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shí Shàng Bǎi (石上柏), also called Doederlein's Spikemoss. For generations it has been valued as a heat-clearing, dampness-draining herb used in decoctions and daily herbal teas. Its nature is slightly bitter, sweet, and neutral, making it a steady yet gentle herb traditionally associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and supporting the body's natural balance.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, deep green whole herb
• Traditional heat-clearing TCM botanical
• Selaginella doederleinii whole plant
• 500g value pack, powder service available
• Food agricultural product grade

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully shade-dried to preserve its deep forest-green color, fine feathery texture, and clean herbal aroma. When decocted, the herb yields a light green-amber infusion with a mild, slightly bitter and subtly sweet taste, leaving a fresh, grassy finish on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Daily herbal tea
• Blended with other TCM herbs
• Seasonal wellness routines
• Custom powder preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Shang Bai is decocted alone or combined with other herbs into daily teas and seasonal decoctions. It is often paired with heat-clearing botanicals such as honeysuckle, dandelion, or houttuynia in traditional formulas. In some regional traditions, it is simmered into light herbal soups or brewed as a simple everyday tea for supporting the body's natural balance during warm seasons.

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