Dried Cat Whiskers Herb Mao Xu Cao 500g Yunnan Loose Herbal Tea Leaves

Dried Cat Whiskers Herb, known in TCM as Mao Xu Cao (猫须草), from Orthosiphon aristatus, the dried leaves and stem tips of the kidney tea plant. Traditionally valued in Yunnan folk herbal practice, this sun-dried loose herb is typically prepared as a simple infusion. In TCM it is considered sweet, slightly bitter, and cooling. A traditional botanical for daily herbal tea, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mao Xu Cao (猫须草), the traditional Chinese name for cat whiskers herb or kidney tea
• Botanical source Orthosiphon aristatus, dried leaves and tender stems
• Sourced from Yunnan, a recognized growing region for this herb
• Sun-dried whole loose herb suitable for brewing as a daily herbal infusion
• Traditionally associated in TCM with supporting the body's natural water balance

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows slender stems with narrow green to grayish-green leaves and distinctive whisker-like flower spikes. Aroma is mildly grassy and herbal. When steeped, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a clean, slightly bitter and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a standalone herbal tea infusion
• Blend with other mild herbs for a daily cooling tisane
• Simmer briefly as a traditional decoction
• Use in seasonal wellness tea routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Yunnan folk practice, Mao Xu Cao is traditionally associated with promoting urination and clearing damp heat, and it is a popular everyday herb in Southeast Asia and southern China. It is most often prepared as a simple infusion or light decoction, sometimes paired with herbs such as corn silk or honeysuckle. Traditionally enjoyed warm in warm seasons as part of a balanced herbal routine.

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