Wild Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 木贼 500g Dried Whole Plant Traditional TCM Herbal Tea Ingredient

Wild Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei (木贼), from Equisetum hyemale, is the dried aerial stem of a primitive, leafless horsetail plant. Traditionally associated with clearing wind-heat and supporting bright eyes in TCM theory, it is mildly bitter in flavor and cool in nature. Sun-dried whole stems are commonly simmered as a decoction or blended into herbal teas. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-crafted Mu Zei 木贼 dried horsetail stems, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale, harvested and sun-dried whole
• Traditionally used in TCM to disperse wind-heat and benefit the eyes
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life under frozen storage
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems are slender, hollow, and jointed with a pale green to yellowish-green color and a ridged, slightly rough texture. The aroma is faintly grassy, and a simmered decoction typically tastes mildly bitter and astringent with a light herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Blend with chrysanthemum or other herbs for a cooling tea
• Prepare as a mild external wash in folk herbal practice
• Combine into seasonal herbal soup formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Zei is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and is associated with supporting clear vision and soothing the eyes. It is often decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) and Chan Tui in classic eye-brightening formulas. Folk herbalists also simmer it as a light daily tea or use the strained liquid externally.

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