Dried Verbena Herb Ma Bian Cao 500g Sliced Chinese Herbal Tea Material

Dried Verbena Herb, known in TCM as Ma Bian Cao (马鞭草), from Verbena officinalis, consisting of sliced aerial parts of the plant. Traditionally associated in TCM with clearing heat and resolving dampness, it is a bitter tasting herb with a cool nature. Commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea, it should be used according to traditional guidance and stored in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ma Bian Cao 马鞭草 sliced Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Verbena officinalis dried aerial parts
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and promoting dampness resolution
• Cut into convenient slices for decoction or tea preparation
• 500g bulk pack suitable for daily herbal use and repacking

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a grayish green to yellowish green color with a dry, brittle texture and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light yellow green with a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a bitter herbal tea
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ma Bian Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxicity, and promoting blood circulation and dampness resolution. It has been used in folk practice as a single herb decoction or blended with other cooling herbs, and is sometimes prepared as a simple herbal tea during warm seasons.

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