Cat Claw Grass Mao Zhua Cao Dried Radix Ranunculi Ternati 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Cat Claw Grass, known in TCM as Mao Zhua Cao (猫爪草), is the dried root tuber of Ranunculus ternatus. These small claw-shaped tubers are washed and dried as raw decoction pieces. In TCM theory the herb is traditionally associated with sweet and slightly warm properties and is commonly used in folk herbal practice. Suitable for decoction or soup preparation under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried root tubers of Ranunculus ternatus known in TCM as Mao Zhua Cao
• Claw-like tuber shape characteristic of authentic Cat Claw Grass
• Washed and dried raw herb supplied as decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in Chinese folk herbal practice for daily decoctions
• 500g pack suitable for repeated soup or decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers are typically small, irregular, and claw-shaped with a light brown to yellowish-brown exterior. Texture is firm and dry with a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Prepared as a folk-style herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal home herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Chinese folk herbalism, Mao Zhua Cao has long been used in home-style decoctions and soups, often simmered alone or paired with other herbs according to traditional recipes. It is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance during seasonal changes. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried tubers in water, and it is sometimes combined with pork or lean meat in folk soup recipes.

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