Factory supply high quality XIA KU CAO – Spica Prunellae Herb Extract

What is XIA KU CAO? What is it used for?

Prunella is the name given to a small yet hearty herb found throughout Europe, Asia and other temperate regions. The plant goes by a variety of names, including self-heal, carpenter’s weed and sicklewort. It consists of an extremely thin stem that reaches a height of up to 18 inches, with dark, reddish leaves and blue-violet or bluish-brown flowers. The flowering part of the plant is used medicinally.

The active ingredients in prunella include flavonoids, tannins, saponins and triterpenes. Traditionally, it has been used to treat inflammatory diseases and ulcers in the mouth and throat. In Europe, it is also used as a remedy for diarrhea, hemorrhaging and gynecological disorders.

How much XIA KU CAO should I take?

A prunella tea can be made by steeping the plant in water (at a recommended dose of one teaspoon of prunella per cup of boiling water). Some practitioners also recommend using a prunella extract in a water-based solution for gargling.

Applications of XIA KU CAO

1. Applied in Medicine and health products.
2. Applied in pharmaceutical field.
3. Medicine and health products, beverages and food additives.

4.Applied in cosmetic field, it is also referred as wash hair products, with the function of germinal hair play.