Ma Wei Lian (Thalictrum) — Dried Chinese Herb, Sulfur-Free New Crop, 500g

Ma Wei Lian (Thalictrum species), also written Ma Wei Huang Lian, is the dried root and rhizome of a traditional Chinese herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mǎ Wěi Lián (马尾莲). Long used in folk herbal practice as a cooling, bitter, heat-clearing herb, Ma Wei Lian has been prized for its ability to drain dampness and clear internal heat. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused herb traditionally associated with the Stomach, Large Intestine, and Liver channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional bitter, cold heat-clearing herb
• Sulfur-free new-crop root and rhizome
• Known in TCM as Ma Wei Lian (马尾莲)
• Sold as a food agricultural product
• 500g value pack for daily decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sorted and dried to preserve its pale yellow-brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the pieces yield a deeply bitter, cooling infusion with a clean, slightly woody finish, characteristic of traditional bitter heat-clearing herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Blended with other cooling herbs
• Folk herbal formulas
• Daily herbal tea in small amounts
• Herbal ingredient for home preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ma Wei Lian is decocted alone or in combination with other bitter, cooling herbs to clear heat and drain dampness. It appears in traditional formulas alongside herbs such as Huang Lian and Huang Bai, and is sometimes brewed as a strong bitter tea for seasonal heat support. Its root and rhizome are also used in herbal washes and external preparations in some regional traditions.

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