Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei Cao 500g Sliced Chinese Herbal Tea Material

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei Cao (木贼草), from Equisetum hyemale. These sliced aerial stems are a classic raw botanical traditionally valued for their cool nature and sweet-bitter flavor. In TCM theory they are associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear eyes. Suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Zei Cao sliced dried horsetail stems
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale aerial stems
• Traditionally associated with wind-heat and eye comfort in TCM
• Cut into convenient slices for decoction or tea
• 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops and home apothecaries

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices are slender, hollow-jointed stems in yellowish-green to gray-green tones with a dry, brittle texture and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquor is typically light with a mildly bitter, astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a light herbal tea
• Blended into custom TCM formulas
• Stocked in bulk for herbal shops

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Zei Cao is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and benefit the eyes, often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Jue Ming Zi in eye-soothing decoctions. It has also been a folk favorite for seasonal teas. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water; consult a qualified practitioner for guidance.

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