Dried Mohanlian Herbal Eclipta Prostrata 500g Authentic Chinese Herb for Traditional Decoction

Dried Mohanlian (墨旱莲), also known as Han Lian Cao, is the aerial part of Eclipta prostrata, a traditional Chinese herb valued in TCM for its sweet, sour, and cool nature. It enters the Liver and Kidney channels and is traditionally used to nourish yin, cool blood, and support healthy hair and skin. Supplied as 500g of dried whole herb or cut pieces, it is suitable for decoctions, teas, and daily herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mohanlian (墨旱莲) from Eclipta prostrata
• 500g value pack of dried whole herb or cut pieces
• Traditional TCM herb entering Liver and Kidney channels
• Sourced from Anhui province and supplied as food-grade agricultural product
• Suitable for decoctions, teas, and traditional herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears dark green to brownish-green with a light, dry texture and a mild, grassy, slightly earthy aroma. When decocted or brewed, it yields a lightly bitter and subtly sweet taste with a gentle cooling sensation. Color and texture may vary slightly between batches due to natural harvest conditions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction with other TCM herbs
• Daily herbal tea or infusion
• Added to congee or soup in small amounts
• Included in seasonal nourishing herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mohanlian is traditionally used to nourish Liver and Kidney yin, cool blood, and support healthy hair and skin. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as He Shou Wu or Nu Zhen Zi in traditional formulas. Folk practice also includes adding it to congee or soups for seasonal nourishment. It is not intended to replace prescribed medicine.

FAQ Q&A