Ze Qi Dried Herb Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Material Euphorbia helioscopia

Ze Qi (泽漆), also called Mao Yan Cao or Five Clouds Herb, is the dried sliced aerial herb of Euphorbia helioscopia, a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as cut pieces for herbal preparation. In TCM theory it is considered bitter and acrid in flavor with a cold nature, traditionally associated with promoting urination and reducing swelling. This raw herb is intended for external washes or supervised herbal use, not for casual daily drinking.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herb Ze Qi (泽漆) supplied as dried cut slices
• Botanical source Euphorbia helioscopia, known as cat's eye grass or five clouds herb
• Sliced processing form convenient for decoction or external herbal washes
• Traditionally associated in TCM with water metabolism and swelling support
• 500g bulk pack suited to herbal shops, practitioners, and home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show greenish to yellow-green stems and leaves with a dry, brittle texture and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light green to yellowish with a bitter, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as an external herbal wash under traditional practice
• Decocted in herbal formulas guided by a qualified practitioner
• Supplied to herbal shops and TCM pharmacies as raw material
• Stored as a bulk botanical for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ze Qi has long been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with promoting urination, easing swelling, and supporting skin comfort in folk applications. It was commonly combined with other water-draining herbs such as Fu Ling or Yi Yi Ren in classical formulas. Because the fresh plant is considered mildly irritating, traditional use favors careful processing and practitioner guidance rather than casual self-use.

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