Dried Motherwort Herb Yi Mu Cao 500g Whole Cut Chinese Herbal Decoction Ingredient
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Description
Dried Motherwort Herb, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), from Leonurus japonicus. These naturally sun-dried aerial parts are offered as whole-cut raw botanical material for culinary and decoction preparation. In TCM theory, motherwort is considered bitter and acrid with an affinity for the heart, liver, and bladder channels. Traditionally valued in women's herbal formulas, it is commonly simmered into decoctions or blended with other herbs. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and not a substitute for medication.



Key Selling Points
- Whole-cut dried motherwort aerial parts in natural form
- Botanical source Leonurus japonicus known as Yi Mu Cao in TCM
- Naturally sun-dried with green color retained from the new harvest
- Traditionally used in women's herbal decoctions and formulas
- 500g pack sealed for storage in a cool dry place



Quality & Sensory
Typically green to grayish-green cut stems and leaves with a dry, fibrous texture and a mild grassy aroma. When simmered, the decoction typically tastes bitter and slightly acrid with an earthy herbal character.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 益母草 |
| Pinyin | Yi Mu Cao |
| Botanical Name | Leonurus japonicus |
| Plant Part | Aerial parts |
| Net Weight | 500g |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Blend with other herbs in soup preparations
- Use in culinary herbal recipes
- Prepare as a traditional seasonal herbal drink



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Yi Mu Cao is traditionally associated with supporting women's wellness and is a classic ingredient in postpartum and menstrual herbal formulas. It is commonly decocted on its own or paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Chuan Xiong, and is also used in folk preparations like motherwort and brown sugar tea, especially around seasonal transitions.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of dried motherwort herb, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao, sourced from Leonurus japonicus and sold as raw botanical material.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, motherwort is bitter and acrid and is traditionally used in women's herbal formulas, particularly in postpartum and menstrual decoctions.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water to make a decoction, or added to herbal soups and traditional brown sugar tea blends.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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