Wild Horsetail Herb Mu Zei Cao 250g Dried Equisetum Stems Traditional Herbal Tea Material

Wild Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Mu Zei Cao (木贼草), from Equisetum hyemale, consists of dried whole stems harvested from wild plants in China. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and supporting clear eyes, it is considered cool in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor. The cut dried stems are suited for decoction or herbal tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Mu Zei Cao (木贼草) dried stems from China
• Botanical source Equisetum hyemale with hollow jointed stems
• Traditionally used in TCM to disperse wind-heat and benefit the eyes
• Naturally dried whole stems with no further processing
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and blended formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried stems are typically grayish-green to yellowish-green with distinct nodes and a hollow, jointed structure. They have a light grassy aroma, a brittle dry texture, and typically yield a mild, slightly bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a light herbal tea alone or with chrysanthemum
• Add to customized TCM herbal formulas
• Prepare as a seasonal cooling infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Zei Cao is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and brighten the eyes, and it is often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Sang Ye (mulberry leaf) in eye-supporting decoctions. Folk herbalists also prepared it as a simple tea during warm seasons. It is commonly simmered rather than eaten directly.

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