Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient
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Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

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Description

Dried Cat Whisker Herb, known in TCM as Mao Xu Cao (猫须草) and also called Shen Cha (肾茶), from Orthosiphon aristatus. These dried leaves and stems are a traditional Southeast Asian and Chinese herbal ingredient, valued in TCM for their cool nature and sweet-bitter flavor. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a light herbal tea, this raw botanical is intended for culinary and traditional wellness use and is not a substitute for medicine.

Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient overview
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient overview
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic dried Mao Xu Cao (猫须草), also known as Shen Cha (肾茶) or Hua Shi Cao (化石草)
  • Botanical source is Orthosiphon aristatus, a traditional kidney-supporting herb in TCM
  • New-crop herb with fresh green color and minimal impurities
  • Whole natural form suitable for decoction, tea, or culinary preparation
  • 500g value pack sealed for freshness, ideal for regular herbal use
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient key features
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient key features
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows slender green stems with fine whisker-like flowers and a fresh green hue. The aroma is mildly grassy and herbal. When simmered or steeped, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a clean, slightly bitter and refreshing taste.

Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw Herb
Chinese Name 猫须草
Pinyin Mao Xu Cao
Botanical Name Orthosiphon aristatus
Plant Part Leaves and stems
Net Weight 500g
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
  • Steep as a light daily herbal tea
  • Add to herbal soup preparations
  • Use in seasonal wellness recipes for middle-aged and elderly adults
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient in use
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient in use
Mao Xu Cao Cat Whisker Herb Dried Orthosiphon Leaves 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mao Xu Cao is considered cool in nature with sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with supporting kidney and urinary tract wellness. Folk practice commonly involves simmering the dried herb alone or with other botanicals such as corn silk or Hua Shi Cao for a daily decoction. It is also traditionally prepared as a refreshing summer tea in Southeast Asian herbal traditions.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is 500g of dried Cat Whisker Herb (Mao Xu Cao, 猫须草), the leaves and stems of Orthosiphon aristatus, sold as a raw culinary and traditional herbal ingredient.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM, it is traditionally regarded as a cooling herb associated with kidney and urinary wellness, commonly used in folk decoctions and daily herbal teas.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in water to make a decoction or steeped as a light tea, and can also be added to herbal soups.

Additional information

Weight 0.72 kg
Dimensions 25 × 18 × 8 cm

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