Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei Cao 木贼草 Loose Bulk Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient 1 Jin 500g

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei Cao (木贼草), from Equisetum hyemale, consisting of the dried aerial stems of the plant. This loose bulk herb is sun-dried and sold as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and bitter in flavor with a cool nature, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. It is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. This product is not a substitute for medicine; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Zei Cao 木贼草 dried horsetail herb in loose bulk form
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale with dried aerial stems only
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the herb
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal teas
• Sold by the jin as an edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems appear slender, hollow, and greenish to yellowish-green with distinct nodes and a slightly rough texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared decoction typically tastes lightly bitter and astringent with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Combine with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mu Zei Cao has long been used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Chan Tui in classical eye-related formulas. It was traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear vision in TCM theory. The dried stems are typically cut into short sections and simmered or steeped for daily herbal tea, especially in spring and summer.

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