Chinese Motherwort Herb Yi Mu Cao 益母草 Dried Leonurus japonicus 500g Natural Herbal Tea and Decoction Herb

Chinese Motherwort Herb, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), from Leonurus japonicus. These dried aerial parts are cleaned and naturally dried, offered as whole dried herb suitable for decoction or herbal tea. In TCM theory, Yi Mu Cao is acrid and bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with the liver, heart, and bladder channels. A traditional botanical for herbal wellness routines, to be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Chinese Motherwort, Yi Mu Cao (益母草), a classic TCM herb
• Botanical source Leonurus japonicus, dried aerial parts of the plant
• Cleaned and dried processing with minimal impurities
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for women's wellness routines
• Versatile whole herb for decoctions, herbal teas, and foot soaks

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears in grayish-green segments with slender square stems and small leaves. It has a mild grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light brownish-green infusion with a slightly bitter, herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, often blended with red dates or ginger
• Use in herbal soup preparations following traditional recipes
• Prepare as an external foot soak in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Yi Mu Cao is traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation and is a well-known women's herb, historically prepared as a decoction, often paired with dang gui or red dates. It has also been used in folk practice as a seasonal herbal tea and in external washes or foot soaks. Preparation and dosage should follow the advice of a qualified practitioner.

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