Dried Eclipta Herb Mo Han Lian 500g Wild Harvested Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Eclipta Herb, known in TCM as Mo Han Lian (墨旱莲), from Eclipta prostrata, the dried aerial part of the plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, this herb is considered sour and sweet in flavor with a slightly cold nature in TCM theory. Commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and classic pairings such as with Fructus Ligustri Lucidi. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Mo Han Lian (墨旱莲) aerial herb pieces
• Botanical source Eclipta prostrata, a classic TCM herb
• Wild-harvested material, dried for convenient storage
• Traditionally paired with Nu Zhen Zi (女贞子) in herbal practice
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and daily wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark green to blackish-green dried stems and leaves with a light herbal aroma. Texture is dry and slightly brittle. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly grassy and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a simple herbal tea infusion
• Combine with Nu Zhen Zi in classic two-herb preparations
• Use in seasonal herbal soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mo Han Lian is traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney yin and cooling the blood. It is a well-known component of Er Zhi Wan, the classic two-herb pairing with Nu Zhen Zi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi). Traditionally prepared by decoction or brewed as a tea, it has also been used in folk practice as a seasonal spring and summer herbal infusion.

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