Dried Horsetail Herb Jie Jie Cao 500g Wild Whole Grass Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Jie Jie Cao (节节草) and also called Mu Zei Cao (木贼草) or Wu Xin Cao (无心草), from Equisetum species. This wild-harvested whole grass is dried in its natural segmented form. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the eyes. Suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested whole grass dried in natural segmented form
• Known in TCM as Jie Jie Cao 节节草 and Mu Zei Cao 木贼草
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting eye comfort in TCM theory
• New-season stock with 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry
• 500g value pack suitable for decoction or herbal tea use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems are slender, hollow, and jointed with a pale green to yellowish-green color and a dry, brittle texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared infusion typically tastes light, slightly astringent, and refreshing.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a light herbal tea infusion
• Blended into multi-herb formulas by practitioners
• Used in seasonal wellness routines during warm months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, horsetail grass has long been included in decoctions and simple infusions, often paired with chrysanthemum or goji berries in eye-comfort formulas. It was traditionally valued in summer and autumn routines for its cooling character. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried grass in water or steeping it as a mild tea.

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