Dried Purslane Herb Ma Chi Xian Sliced Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces 500g

Dried Purslane Herb, known in TCM as Ma Chi Xian (马齿苋), from Portulaca oleracea, supplied as sliced dried aerial parts. In TCM theory it is considered cold in nature with a sour flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. This unsulfured food-grade herb is commonly used in decoctions, soups, and congee. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Ma Chi Xian (马齿苋), the dried aerial parts of Portulaca oleracea
• Unsulfured food-grade herb with no sulfur fumigation
• Sliced decoction pieces ready for simmering or steeping
• Sourced from Anhui, China, and packed as 500g per unit
• Traditionally used in cooling decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices are typically green to brownish-green with a light, dry, slightly brittle texture and a mild hay-like herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid is typically pale green to amber with a gently sour, slightly slippery herbal taste. Actual color and aroma may vary by batch.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to soups or broth during cooking
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Steeped as a simple herbal drink
• Used as a culinary herb in seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ma Chi Xian is traditionally used in formulas associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or cooked into congee, sometimes paired with herbs such as mung bean or honeysuckle. Folk practice also includes using it as a seasonal cooling food herb during warm weather.

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