Wild Dandelion Whole Herb Tea 250g Pu Gong Ying Dried Taraxacum officinale for Herbal Infusions

Dandelion Whole Herb Tea, known in TCM as Pu Gong Ying (蒲公英), from Taraxacum officinale. This listing offers 250g of dried whole dandelion plants, including roots, leaves, and flowers, harvested wild and carefully dried. In TCM theory, dandelion is bitter and sweet in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat. A versatile raw botanical for daily herbal infusions.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried dandelion plant including root, leaf, and flower
• Botanical source Taraxacum officinale, known as Pu Gong Ying in TCM
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Naturally dried to preserve a fresh green color and mild aroma
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to yellow-green in color with a light, grassy aroma. The dried herb feels crisp and brittle. When steeped, it typically yields a pale golden infusion with a gently bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups for a mild bitter note
• Blend with chrysanthemum or goji berries in seasonal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM, dandelion is traditionally used to clear heat and is often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle in cooling infusions. Folk practice also includes simmering the whole herb in soups or adding it to springtime dishes. It is a common household herb during warm seasons.

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