Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei Cao 木贼草 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei Cao (木贼草), from Equisetum hyemale. These dried aerial stems are a classic Chinese botanical supplied as minimally processed edible agricultural produce. In TCM theory, horsetail is considered sweet, bitter, and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. It is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Zei Cao (木贼草) dried horsetail herb, a traditional Chinese botanical
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale, dried aerial stems with characteristic jointed nodes
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels
• Minimally processed edible agricultural produce, suitable for decoction or tea preparation
• Supplied in a 500g pack, ideal for herbal shops and home herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems are slender, hollow, and jointed, with a pale green to yellowish-green color and a dry, brittle texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared infusion typically tastes light, slightly bitter, and refreshing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a light herbal tea infusion
• Blend into herbal formulas with other TCM botanicals
• Use in seasonal wellness teas during spring and summer

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Mu Zei Cao has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, mulberry leaf, or cassia seed in classic eye-supporting formulas. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear vision, it was commonly prepared by simmering the dried stems in water. It remains a familiar ingredient in folk herbalism and seasonal wellness drinks.

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