Dried Chinese Motherwort Herb Yi Mu Cao 益母草 Whole Herb Bulk 1kg Traditional Herbal Supply

Dried Chinese Motherwort, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), from Leonurus japonicus. This listing offers the whole dried aerial herb in its natural form, sourced from Hebei and sold as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, Yi Mu Cao is acrid and bitter with a slightly cold nature and is traditionally associated with the liver, heart, and bladder channels. It is commonly used in traditional herbal decoctions and formulas. This product is a raw herb and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Chinese Motherwort herb known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草)
• Botanical source Leonurus japonicus with the dried aerial parts supplied in natural whole form
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for women's wellness decoctions and formulas
• Sourced from Hebei and sold as a raw edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life
• Bulk 1kg packing suitable for herbal shops, decoction preparation, and wholesale buyers

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears in cut or whole stem and leaf pieces with a grayish-green to dull green color and a dry, fibrous texture. Its aroma is typically mild and grassy with a slightly bitter character, and decoctions prepared from it traditionally taste bitter and slightly acrid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Simmered into herbal soups following classic recipes
• Blended into multi-herb formulas by herbal practitioners
• Used in seasonal wellness cooking under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yi Mu Cao has long been associated with women's wellness and is a familiar ingredient in classical decoctions and folk preparations. It is traditionally simmered with other herbs, added to soups, or prepared as a concentrated decoction, and it is often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui in customary formulas. Its use is rooted in TCM tradition rather than modern clinical evidence.

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