Wild Viola Herb Zi Hua Di Ding 500g Dried Whole Herb for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Wild Viola Herb, known in TCM as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁), is the dried whole herb of Viola yedoensis (also recorded as Viola philippica). Traditionally classified as bitter, acrid, and cold, it is associated with the heart and liver channels. This sun-dried herb is commonly prepared as tea or decoction. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Viola yedoensis whole herb, sun-dried for traditional herbal use
• Known in TCM as Zi Hua Di Ding (紫花地丁), also called Di Ding Cao or Jian Tou Cao
• Traditionally classified as bitter and cold, entering the heart and liver channels
• Whole dried herb suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and external washes
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with a 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows short leafy stems with narrow leaves and small violet flowers, with a green to brownish-green color and a dry, brittle texture. The aroma is typically mild and grassy, and a brewed infusion typically tastes lightly bitter and herbaceous.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a simple herbal tea infusion
• Simmer into a traditional decoction
• Combine with other cooling herbs in seasonal formulas
• Use as an external wash in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Hua Di Ding is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it has long been used in folk herbalism for skin concerns and seasonal heat. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Pu Gong Ying (dandelion) in classic heat-clearing formulas, and it is also prepared as a light daily infusion in warm seasons.

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