Eclipta Herb Mo Han Lian 500g Dried Eclipta prostrata Whole Plant Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient
$5.66 – $9.17Price range: $5.66 through $9.17
Description
Eclipta Herb, known in TCM as Mo Han Lian (墨旱莲), is the dried whole plant of Eclipta prostrata, also called Han Lian Cao (旱莲草) or Zhu Ya Cao (猪牙草). This sun-dried botanical is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and sweet-sour flavor. Commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas, it suits experienced herbal users seeking a classic TCM ingredient.



Key Selling Points
- Dried whole plant of Eclipta prostrata, a classic TCM botanical
- Known in Chinese herbalism as Mo Han Lian or Han Lian Cao
- Sun-dried and sealed for freshness with a 120-day shelf life
- Traditionally associated with cooling and nourishing properties in TCM
- Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes



Quality & Sensory
Typically dark green to brownish-green with slender stems and small opposite leaves. The dried herb has a faint grassy aroma and a slightly bitter, astringent taste when decocted. Texture is dry and brittle, typical of sun-dried whole-plant herbs.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 墨旱莲 |
| Pinyin | Mo Han Lian |
| Botanical Name | Eclipta prostrata |
| Plant Part | Whole plant |
| Net Weight | 500 g |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
- Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
- Use in external herbal washes per traditional practice
- Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas



Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, Mo Han Lian is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and is valued for cooling the blood. Folk practice often pairs it with herbs like Nu Zhen Zi in traditional tonics. It has also been used seasonally in spring and summer herbal teas and as a hair-care rinse in traditional routines.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of dried Eclipta prostrata whole plant, known in TCM as Mo Han Lian or Han Lian Cao.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM it is considered cool in nature with sweet and sour flavor, traditionally linked to liver and kidney channels.
Q: How is it commonly used?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, brewed as tea, or used in external washes following traditional herbal practice.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Eclipta leaves 100g bagged, Eclipta leaves 250g bagged, Eclipta leaves 500g bagged, Eclipta leaves 1000g bagged |
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