Xia Ku Cao – 夏枯草
A dried herb prepared from the flowering spike of Prunella vulgaris. Harvested at the proper season and carefully dried, Xia Ku Cao is traditionally known as Prunella Spike. The taste is mildly bitter and the herb is slightly aromatic. It is classically associated with the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Prunella vulgaris |
| Chinese Name | 夏枯草 |
| Part Used | Flowering spike |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Treated without sulphur, treated without herbicides, treated without pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Liver, Gallbladder |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Additional Information
Packaged for professional dispensing. Sourced for quality and purity, suitable for trained practitioners in a clinical or specialist herbal dispensary context.
Expiry Date: 31/07/2028
Description
Xia Ku Cao – 夏枯草
Prunella Spike
Latin: Spica Prunellae
Part Used: Spike (Flower Spike)
Type: Dried Herb
Known As: Prunella Spike
Xia Ku Cao is the dried flowering spike of Prunella vulgaris, harvested in the appropriate season. Its taste is mildly bitter and slightly aromatic, and it is traditionally associated with the Liver and Gallbladder meridians.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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