Wild Bidens Pilosa Tea Gui Zhen Cao Dried Three Leaf Spanish Needles Herb for Brewing 500g

Wild Spanish Needles Herb, known in TCM as Gui Zhen Cao (鬼针草), from Bidens pilosa, is a dried whole herb traditionally harvested and sun dried for herbal tea and infusions. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a slightly bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat. This prepackaged dried herb is intended for brewing as a traditional herbal beverage.

Key Selling Points

• Wild harvested Gui Zhen Cao dried whole herb in a 500g prepackaged bag
• Botanical source Bidens pilosa, commonly called Spanish Needles or Three Leaf Beggarticks
• Sun dried processing preserves the natural aroma and flavor of the herb
• Traditionally used in Chinese folk herbalism for daily herbal infusions
• Suitable for brewing alone or blending with other dried herbs

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to brownish green stems and leaves with a dry, brittle texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes lightly bitter and refreshing with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a standalone herbal tea with hot water
• Combine with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for a blended infusion
• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Serve as a cooling summer herbal drink

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Gui Zhen Cao has long been prepared as a simple infusion or decoction, often brewed alone or paired with cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and is commonly consumed during warm seasons as a light daily herbal tea.

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