Cat’s Claw Root Mao Zhao Cao Dried Herb 500g Washed New Crop Traditional Decoction Herb

Cat's Claw Root, known in TCM as Mao Zhao Cao (猫爪草), is the dried root tuber of Ranunculus ternatus. This washed, dried raw herb is sold as an edible agricultural product in a 500g bag. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and pungent in flavor with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with dispersing nodules. Store refrigerated and consult a herbal professional before use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Mao Zhao Cao (猫爪草) root tubers, washed and dried for clean handling
• Botanical source Ranunculus ternatus, a classic Chinese raw herb
• Traditionally associated in TCM with dispersing nodules and softening hardness
• New crop supply with 12-month shelf life and refrigerated storage
• 500g bag format suited to decoction, soup, and bulk herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers are typically small, irregular, and claw-like in shape, with a light yellowish-brown to grayish surface and firm texture. They have a faint earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Brewed as a mild daily herbal tea with other herbs
• Used in bulk by herbal shops and kitchens

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mao Zhao Cao is traditionally used to dissipate nodules and soften hardness, and it is a common ingredient in folk formulas for scrofula-type concerns. It is typically decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Xia Ku Cao or Zhe Bei Mu, and it is also simmered in soups or steeped as a light tea in seasonal home routines.

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