Mao Xu Cao (Orthosiphon aristatus) — Dried Yunnan Cat’s Whiskers Herb, 500g

Mao Xu Cao (Orthosiphon aristatus), also known as Cat's Whiskers or by its folk name Bù Lǎo Cǎo (不老草), is the dried aerial herb of a valued traditional botanical native to Yunnan, China. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Mao Xu Cao has long been prized as a cooling, damp-clearing herb traditionally used to support urinary wellness, ease heat, and promote the smooth flow of fluids. Its nature is sweet, bland, and slightly cool, making it a gentle yet refreshing herb for daily herbal decoctions and teas.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cat's Whiskers herb from Yunnan
• Orthosiphon aristatus aerial parts
• Traditional damp-clearing food herb
• 500g value pack, new-crop stock
• Suitable for decoctions and daily teas

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully harvested and shade-dried to preserve the herb's deep green leaf color, slender stems, and delicate whisker-like stamens. The dried herb carries a mild, grassy aroma with faint earthy notes. When decocted or steeped, it yields a pale golden-green infusion with a light, subtly sweet and refreshing taste that is easy to drink.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal damp-clearing soups
• Traditional wellness formulas
• Everyday food-herb brewing

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mao Xu Cao is decocted alone or combined with other cooling herbs to make a refreshing daily tea, especially during humid seasons. It is also simmered into light soups and wellness decoctions in southern Chinese food culture, where it is valued for its gentle, fluid-moving character. As a food herb, it fits naturally into everyday brewing routines and seasonal nourishment.

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