Dried Motherwort Herb Yi Mu Cao 500g Sun-Dried Chinese Herbal Tea for Decoction and Infusion

Dried Motherwort Herb, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), from Leonurus japonicus, consisting of the sun-dried aerial parts of the plant. In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the liver, heart, and bladder channels. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and teas, it is a staple of Chinese folk herbal practice. This is a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried motherwort aerial herb prepared in the traditional sun-dried manner
• Botanical source Leonurus japonicus known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao 益母草
• Traditionally valued in Chinese folk herbalism for women's wellness routines
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea infusion, and external foot soak use
• Generous 500g pack of raw Chinese herbal material

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows grayish-green stems and leaves with a dry, brittle texture and a faint grassy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor is typically light green to brownish with a mildly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a simple herbal tea infusion
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Used in an external foot soak

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Chinese folk practice, Yi Mu Cao is traditionally associated with supporting women's wellness and is a classic ingredient in postpartum and menstrual-care herbal decoctions. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or red dates, and is also used seasonally in spring herbal teas and soups in southern China.

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