Cat’s Claw Root Mao Zhua Cao Dried Herb Washed Bulk Raw Material 500g

Cat's Claw Root, known in TCM as Mao Zhua Cao (猫爪草), is the dried root tuber of Ranunculus ternatus. This listing offers washed, loose dried roots sold as edible agricultural produce. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with resolving phlegm and dispersing nodules. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place and use as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cat's Claw Root Mao Zhua Cao 猫爪草 from Ranunculus ternatus
• Washed and sun-dried whole root tubers in loose bulk form
• Traditionally used in TCM to resolve phlegm and soften nodules
• Sourced from China and sold as edible agricultural produce
• Commonly simmered in soups or decoctions with lean pork or other herbs

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers are typically small, irregular and claw-like, light brown to yellowish brown with a firm, starchy texture. They have a faint earthy aroma and typically yield a mild, slightly sweet taste when simmered or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal soups with pork or poultry
• Decocted as a classic TCM herbal preparation
• Added to congee or slow-cooked dishes in small amounts
• Used as raw material for herbal powder processing

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mao Zhua Cao is traditionally associated with dispersing nodules and resolving phlegm, and it has long been used in folk formulas for scrofula-type swellings. It is most often slow-simmered in decoctions or soups, frequently paired with oyster shells, Zhe Bei Mu, or lean pork, and is also used in seasonal home cooking in southern China.

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