Mao Zhua Cao (Ranunculus ternatus) — Washed Dried Cat’s Claw Herb for Tea & Soup

Mao Zhua Cao (Ranunculus ternatus), also known as Cat's Claw Herb or Xiǎo Máo Gèn (小毛茛), is the dried tuberous root of a traditional herb long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and folk food therapy. For generations it has been prized as a detoxifying, dissipating, and softening herb, traditionally used to ease swelling, disperse nodules, and support clear, balanced flow of qi and blood. Its nature is sweet, pungent, and warm, making it a gentle yet focused herb for supporting the body's natural clearing processes.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb tuberous root
• Washed and cleaned, mud removed
• New-crop Ranunculus ternatus
• Suitable for tea and soup
• Naturally sun-dried quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully washed to remove soil, then naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale tan color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the pieces soften and yield a gentle, slightly sweet and subtly bitter infusion with a clean, grounding character that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily wellness tea blends
• Traditional herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Mao Zhua Cao is decocted into teas and soups, often paired with ingredients like prunella, dandelion, or honeysuckle for seasonal clearing support. It is a common addition to medicinal food soup packs, where it is simmered slowly with pork or chicken to create a nourishing, gently bitter broth. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other herbs for a light, earthy infusion.

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