Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient
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Description
Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei (木贼), from Equisetum hyemale, consisting of the dried aerial stems. This whole-form raw herb is traditionally associated with clearing wind-heat and supporting eye comfort in TCM theory. Slightly cold in nature with sweet and bitter flavor, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea. A simple botanical ingredient for traditional herbal practice.



Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Mu Zei (木贼) stems in natural unprocessed form
- Botanical source Equisetum hyemale, harvested from Liaoning
- Traditionally used in TCM to disperse wind-heat and benefit the eyes
- 500g resealable bag, convenient for decoction or tea preparation
- Suitable for herbal shops, home decoction, and traditional formulas



Quality & Sensory
The dried stems typically appear slender, hollow, and greenish to yellowish-green with distinct jointed nodes. Texture is firm and brittle, breaking cleanly. Aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared decoction typically tastes lightly bitter and refreshing.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 木贼 |
| Pinyin | Mu Zei |
| Botanical Name | Equisetum hyemale |
| Plant Part | Dried aerial stems |
| Net Weight | 500g per bag |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
- Steeped as a light herbal tea, often blended with other herbs
- Used as an ingredient in traditional herbal formulas
- Stocked by herbal shops and wellness practitioners



Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, Mu Zei is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and brighten the eyes, and it is often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Chan Tui in classic eye-supporting decoctions. It has also been used in folk practice as a simple tea during warm seasons. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried stems in water.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of dried Mu Zei (木贼), the whole aerial stems of Equisetum hyemale, supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting eye comfort. It is a traditional use claim, not a medical one.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The dried stems are typically simmered in water to make a decoction, or steeped alone or with other herbs as a tea.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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