Cat Claw Herb Mao Zhua Cao Dried Radix Ranunculi Ternati 500g Washed Whole Root for Decoction

Cat Claw Herb, known in TCM as Mao Zhua Cao (猫爪草), is the dried root tuber of Ranunculus ternatus. These small claw-like tubers are washed and naturally sun-dried, sourced from Henan. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and pungent in flavor with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with dispersing stagnation. A culinary-grade raw herb for decoction and herbal cooking, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cat Claw Herb root tubers in natural whole form
• Botanical source Ranunculus ternatus with Chinese name Mao Zhua Cao 猫爪草
• Washed and naturally sun-dried for a clean appearance
• Sourced from Henan with a 12-month shelf life
• Culinary-grade raw herb suited to decoctions and herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

The tubers typically appear grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a firm, hard texture and slightly wrinkled surfaces. They carry a mild earthy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically shows a light herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in folk-style herbal congee cooking
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mao Zhua Cao is traditionally associated with dispersing nodules and softening hardness, and it has long appeared in folk formulas for seasonal wellness. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with other herbs in slow decoctions, and is also cooked into soups or congee in regional home recipes. Preparation typically involves prolonged simmering to release its mild herbal character.

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