Mao Yan Cao Dried Herb 猫眼草 Euphorbia lunulata Whole Herb Traditional TCM Botanical 1kg Bag

Mao Yan Cao (猫眼草), also called Ze Qi (泽漆), Wu Duo Yun (五朵云) or Wu Feng Cao (五凤草), is the dried aerial herb of Euphorbia lunulata, a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as cut and dried whole herb. In TCM theory it is traditionally regarded as bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, with traditional associations with the lung and large intestine channels. This raw herb is typically used in decoctions or external preparations under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole herb of Euphorbia lunulata, known in TCM as Mao Yan Cao 猫眼草
• Also known by traditional names Ze Qi 泽漆, Wu Duo Yun 五朵云 and Wu Feng Cao 五凤草
• Sourced from Jiangsu province and supplied as a raw agricultural botanical
• Cut and dried whole plant form suitable for decoction or external herbal preparations
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and commonly paired in classical formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears green to yellowish-green with slender segmented stems and small narrow leaves, carrying a faint grassy aroma. The texture is dry and brittle, and a prepared decoction typically tastes bitter and slightly astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction following practitioner guidance
• Used in external washes or compresses in folk herbal practice
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas alongside other botanicals
• Stored as a raw botanical for herbal dispensary or study use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Mao Yan Cao has long been associated with resolving phlegm, easing cough, and reducing swelling, and folk practice has also used it externally for skin concerns. It is traditionally prepared by decoction, often combined with other lung-related herbs, and applied externally as a wash in rural herbal customs. Seasonal use is uncommon, and it is generally regarded as a specialty cold-stocked herb rather than a daily tea.

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