Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Wild Harvested Traditional Chinese Botanical for Decoction and Tea

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei (木贼), from Equisetum hyemale, consisting of the dried aerial stems. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear vision in classical Chinese herbal practice. Its slender, jointed stems are typically cut for decoction or infusion. Store in a cool, dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Zei (木贼) dried horsetail stems, a classic Chinese medicinal botanical
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale, harvested wild and carefully dried
• Distinct jointed, hollow stems traditionally valued in TCM for eye and wind-heat formulas
• Sold as a 500g pack of dried raw herb suitable for decoction or infusion
• Versatile ingredient for herbal teas, soups, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale green to yellowish-green, slender jointed stems with a dry, brittle texture and a mild, grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light with a subtle, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a light herbal infusion or tea
• Add to herbal soup formulas with other botanicals
• Use in seasonal herbal blends prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mu Zei is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and benefiting the eyes, and it appears in classical formulas for eye discomfort and superficial wind-heat patterns. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Chan Tui. Folk practice also uses it as a simple infusion during warm seasons.

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