Tian Zi Cao (Marsilea quadrifolia) — Dried Four-Leaf Clover Water Herb, 500g
$6.37
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Description
Tian Zi Cao (Marsilea quadrifolia), also known as Four-Leaf Clover or Water Clover, is the dried whole herb of a traditional aquatic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tián Zì Cǎo (田字草). Long gathered from ponds and paddy edges, it has been prized as a cooling, heat-clearing herb used to calm the spirit, ease restlessness, and support clear urination. Its nature is cool and its flavor is mild and slightly sweet, making it a gentle herb for seasonal refreshment and daily herbal decoctions.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing aquatic food herb
- Dried whole herb of Marsilea quadrifolia
- Known as Tian Zi Cao, Water Clover, Four-Leaf Clover
- 500g bulk pack for decoctions and daily teas
- Clean, carefully dried new-crop quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully shade-dried to preserve the herb's soft green color, delicate leafy texture, and faint grassy aroma. When decocted, the leaves unfurl and release a light, mildly sweet and slightly grassy infusion with a clean, refreshing finish that blends well with other gentle herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tian Zi Cao |
| Botanical Name | Marsilea quadrifolia |
| Form | Dried Whole Herb |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal decoction
- Light herbal tea blends
- Seasonal cooling soups
- Traditional summer refreshment
- Herbal foot soak blends
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Tian Zi Cao is decocted alone or with other gentle herbs as a cooling daily tea, especially during warm seasons. It is also simmered into light soups and congee, and added to herbal foot-soak blends. Traditional formulas pair it with ingredients like lotus leaf, mint, or chrysanthemum for a refreshing summer infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Tian Zi Cao?
A: Tian Zi Cao is the common Chinese name for the dried whole herb of Marsilea quadrifolia, also called Water Clover or Four-Leaf Clover. It is a traditional aquatic food herb used in decoctions and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Tian Zi Cao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Tian Zi Cao is associated with clearing heat, calming restlessness, and supporting clear urination. It is often used in cooling teas and light soups for seasonal refreshment.
Q: How do I use dried Tian Zi Cao?
A: Rinse a small handful, then simmer in water for a decoction or brew as part of a tea blend. It can also be added to soups or foot-soak blends. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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