Dried Motherwort Herb Yi Mu Cao 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Foot Soak and Decoction Herb

Dried Motherwort Herb, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), from Leonurus japonicus. These dried aerial parts are traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation and are commonly used in herbal foot soaks and decoctions. In TCM theory, motherwort is considered acrid and bitter with a cooling nature. A versatile raw botanical for traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried motherwort aerial herb from Leonurus japonicus
• Known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), a classic women's wellness herb
• Traditionally used in foot soaks, decoctions, and herbal washes
• Carefully dried to preserve natural aroma and color
• Convenient 500g bulk bag suitable for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to grayish-green cut herb with a dry, slightly brittle texture and a mild grassy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light brownish-green tone with a bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to warm water for a relaxing herbal foot soak
• Prepare as an external herbal wash
• Blend into traditional herbal formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM, motherwort has long been valued as a key herb for women's wellness and is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and regulating menstruation. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as angelica root and dried ginger in decoctions, and is also a popular ingredient in warming foot soak blends during colder seasons.

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