Wild Cat’s Claw Herb Mao Zhua Cao 500g Dried Radix Ranunculi Ternati Washed Root for Decoction

Dried Cat's Claw Herb, known in TCM as Mao Zhua Cao (猫爪草), from Ranunculus ternatus. These small tuber roots are washed and sun-dried, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory the herb is considered sweet and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or paired with other herbs such as Xia Ku Cao. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Mao Zhua Cao (猫爪草) tuber roots, washed and dried
• Botanical source Ranunculus ternatus, a classic TCM minor root herb
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and folk formulas
• Small claw-shaped tubers with a clean natural appearance
• Pairs traditionally with Xia Ku Cao (Prunella) or Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion)

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown small tubers, firm and dry with a slightly fibrous texture and a mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a light herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combine with Xia Ku Cao or Pu Gong Ying in classic pairings
• Prepare as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Use in seasonal folk soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mao Zhua Cao is traditionally associated with dispersing nodules and supporting the lung and liver channels. Folk usage often involves slow-simmered decoctions, sometimes combined with Prunella spike (Xia Ku Cao) or Dandelion (Pu Gong Ying). It is also traditionally prepared as a light daily herbal tea in some regions.

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