Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei Cao Cut Stems Traditional Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei Cao (木贼草), from Equisetum hyemale. These cut dried stems are a classic Chinese botanical traditionally valued for their cooling nature and association with the liver and lung channels. In TCM theory, horsetail is traditionally used to support clear eyes and healthy fluid balance. Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, or external washes. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Mu Zei Cao cut stems, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale, carefully dried and hand-selected
• Traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels in TCM theory
• Versatile form suitable for tea, decoction, or external herbal washes
• Sourced from China and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale green to yellowish-green hollow stems with a dry, brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When brewed or decocted, the infusion is typically light in color with a subtle, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with other botanicals in seasonal herbal blends
• Prepare as an external herbal wash

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mu Zei Cao has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with chrysanthemum or goji berries in formulas traditionally associated with eye comfort. It has also been used in folk practice as a rinse or wash. Its cooling character made it a common seasonal choice in spring and summer herbal routines.

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