Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei Cao 500g Traditional Chinese Botanical Tea Herb

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei Cao (木贼草), from Equisetum hyemale. These dried aerial stem segments are traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the liver and eye channels in TCM theory. Typically prepared as a decoction or blended into herbal teas, this simple botanical is valued in classical formulas. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Mu Zei Cao (木贼草) sourced from China
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale with dried aerial stems
• Traditionally associated with liver and eye channel entry in TCM
• Naturally dried whole herb segments with no added processing
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and blended formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender, hollow, jointed stems in a muted green to yellowish-green tone with a dry, brittle texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared decoction typically carries a light, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a single-herb decoction following traditional practice
• Blend into herbal tea infusions with other botanicals
• Add to classical TCM formula preparations
• Use in seasonal wellness teas during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mu Zei Cao is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear vision, and it has long appeared in classical eye-supporting formulas. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Chan Tui in traditional practice. It is also used in folk herbalism as a simple seasonal tea herb.

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