
100% Natural Spica Prunellae, Xia Ku Cao, 夏枯草, Prunella Vulgaris Chinese herbs
100% Natural Spica Prunellae, Xia Ku Cao, 夏枯草, Prunella Vulgaris Chinese herbs It is commonly known as the selfheal fruit-spike or Xioakucao from the Prunellae vulgaris plant. Mainly found in the Chinese provinces such as Jiangsu, Anhui and Henan, the fruit turns brownish-red in the summer and is left to dry in the sun once all foreign matter is removed. They are lightweight and have a faint odor and mild taste. Traditional Uses The plant is called hsia-ku-tsao in China and is used for a tonic. The flower heads of the Spica Prunellae and the lower leaves are ingested to treat fevers and rheumatism. Spica prunellae has a reputation in China for keeping people well even when there is an outbreak of an infectious disease. It was used extensively among troops to help prevent the