Dried Dichondra Herb Ma Ti Jin 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Dichondra Herb, known in TCM as Ma Ti Jin (马蹄金), from Dichondra repens, a low-growing creeping herb in the Convolvulaceae family. Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting normal urinary and liver function in TCM theory. This 500g pack contains cut dried aerial herb pieces suitable for decoction or culinary herbal preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ma Ti Jin (马蹄金) dried herb from Sichuan
• Botanical source Dichondra repens, cut aerial herb pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM for damp-heat and urinary wellness
• 500g value pack with 24-month shelf life
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to yellowish-green cut herb pieces with a mild grassy aroma. The dried aerial parts are light and slightly brittle. When decocted, the liquid typically shows a pale greenish-yellow tone with a fresh, mildly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Added to herbal soup preparations
• Used in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ma Ti Jin is traditionally associated with clearing heat and dampness and supporting normal urinary and liver function. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Jin Qian Cao in seasonal herbal teas and soups. Folk use also includes fresh or dried herb preparations during warm, humid months.

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