Dried Motherwort Herb Yi Mu Cao 500g Wild Harvested Whole Herb for Foot Soak Tea and Decoction

Dried Motherwort Herb, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), from Leonurus japonicus. This listing offers 500g of dried whole aerial herb, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and bitter with a channel affinity for the liver, heart, and bladder. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and external foot soaks. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb Yi Mu Cao (益母草) supplied as dried whole aerial herb
• Botanical source Leonurus japonicus, a classic TCM materia medica herb
• Wild-harvested new-crop herb dried for stable storage
• 500g value pack suitable for decoction pieces, herbal tea, or foot soak use
• Versatile form used traditionally in women's wellness herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears in cut stem and leaf pieces with grayish-green to dull green color and a dry, fibrous texture. It typically carries a mild grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light brownish infusion with a slightly bitter, herbaceous taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a simple herbal tea
• Added to external foot soak water
• Incorporated into customized herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yi Mu Cao is traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation and is a well-known herb in women's wellness formulas. It is commonly decocted on its own or paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong according to classical patterns. It has also been used in folk practice as a warm external foot soak, especially during seasonal changes.

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