Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Price range: $5.88 through $7.13

Description

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei (木贼), from Equisetum hyemale, consisting of the dried aerial stems. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear eyes in TCM theory. Its nature is considered cool with sweet and bitter flavor, entering the lung and liver channels. Commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea; not a substitute for medicine.

Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Mu Zei (木贼) dried horsetail stems, hand-selected for quality
  • Botanical source Equisetum hyemale, a classic TCM botanical
  • Traditionally used in TCM to disperse wind-heat and benefit the eyes
  • Whole dried stems supplied in a 500g resealable bag
  • Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and external washes
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems are slender, hollow, and jointed with a pale green to yellowish-green color and a slightly rough, ridged texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared infusion typically tastes lightly bitter and refreshing.

Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Chinese herbal botanical
Chinese Name 木贼
Pinyin Mu Zei
Botanical Name Equisetum hyemale
Plant Part Dried aerial stems
Net Weight 500g bag
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications
Dried Horsetail Herb Mu Zei 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
  • Brew as a light herbal tea infusion
  • Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas
  • Prepare as an external wash in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Zei is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and brighten the eyes, often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Chan Tui in classic eye-supporting decoctions. Folk herbalists also prepared it as a simple tea or external wash. It is a seasonal favorite in spring and summer formulas.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried horsetail herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei (木贼), consisting of the dried aerial stems of Equisetum hyemale.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear eyes. It is not a substitute for medicine.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in a decoction or steeped as a light herbal tea, and may also be used in external washes.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Dimensions N/A
Packaging specifications Sedge 100g bag 0 5 1, Sedge 250g bag 0 5 1, Sedge 500g bag 0 5 1

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