Dried Pseudognaphalium affine 100g. Gnaphalium affine

Dried Pseudognaphalium affine 100g.

Gnaphalium affine, commonly known as Chivuk Grass or Seagull Grass, is a traditional herbal plant widely used in Southeast Asian wellness and culinary practices. The dried aerial parts are valued for their cooling properties and are commonly used both as an herbal tea and as a natural ingredient in traditional foods.

Key Features

• Traditionally used to support body cooling and heat balance

• Valued for relieving internal heat and seasonal discomfort

• Commonly used in traditional herbal teas for respiratory comfort

• Traditionally used to support digestive and respiratory wellness

• Used in traditional cuisine for aroma and texture enhancement

• Commonly included in herbal wellness and food preparations

Traditional Uses

• Traditionally used to reduce internal heat and support fever balance

• Commonly used in herbal practices for cough and phlegm comfort

• Traditionally valued for supporting kidney and body vitality

• Used in traditional systems to support joint and muscle comfort

• Commonly used in culinary applications such as traditional rice cakes

• Traditionally used as part of general wellness and cooling herbal drinks

Traditional Preparation Methods

Herbal Tea:
Boil dried stems and leaves in water. The resulting infusion is filtered and consumed as a traditional herbal drink for cooling and wellness support.

Culinary Use (Kanom Tien Preparation):
The herb is boiled until softened and dark green, then blended or kneaded into glutinous rice flour to add aroma, texture, and preservation qualities in traditional Thai steamed rice cakes.

Herbal Infusion:
The dried plant may also be steeped in hot water and consumed as a mild traditional tea.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Pseudognaphalium affine
Common Names: Chivuk Grass, Cudweed, Seagull Grass
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Part Used: Dried Aerial Parts