Feng Wei Cao Dried Pteris Herb 500g Chinese Herbal Slices for Decoction and Tea

Feng Wei Cao (凤尾草), also called Ji Jiao Cao, is the dried sliced aerial herb of Pteris multifida, a common fern used in Chinese folk herbalism. Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat in TCM practice, these cut slices are suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Feng Wei Cao 凤尾草 dried herb slices for traditional Chinese herbal use
• Botanical source Pteris multifida, a well-known fern in Chinese folk medicine
• Sliced processing form for convenient decoction or tea brewing
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear damp-heat and support urinary comfort
• Sold as edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show greenish-brown to grayish-green color with thin leafy fragments and slender stem pieces. The dried herb has a mild grassy aroma, and a decoction typically yields a light greenish-brown infusion with a slightly bitter, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Combine with other herbs in folk formulas
• Use in seasonal cooling herbal drinks

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk herbalism, Feng Wei Cao has long been used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Jin Qian Cao for damp-heat patterns. It is traditionally associated with supporting urinary and intestinal comfort and is sometimes prepared as a summer cooling tea in southern China. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried slices in water.

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