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.

Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview

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
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features

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.

Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture

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
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications

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
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient in use
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient in use
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient in use

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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