Dried Horsetail Herb Wen Jing 问荆 Whole Plant Bulk Chinese Botanical Tea Herb

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Wen Jing (问荆), from Equisetum arvense, the whole aerial plant cut and dried. This hollow-jointed grass, also called Jie Xu Cao (接续草) or Kong Xin Cao (空心草), is a traditional botanical valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and association with the lung and liver channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a light herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried aerial plant of Equisetum arvense in its natural unprocessed form
• Known in TCM as Wen Jing with folk names Jie Xu Cao and Kong Xin Cao
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting urinary tract wellness in TCM theory
• Initial-processed raw herb suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation
• Sold by the jin as an edible agricultural product with a 36-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale green to yellowish-green with slender hollow jointed stems and a dry brittle texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared infusion typically tastes light, slightly vegetal, and gently astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped alone or with other herbs as a light daily tea
• Blended into herbal formulas with other botanicals
• Used in seasonal wellness routines in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wen Jing is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the lung, liver, and bladder channels. It has traditionally been used to clear heat and promote urination, and folk practice often pairs it with herbs such as Jin Qian Cao in decoctions. It is also commonly prepared as a simple infusion for daily seasonal drinking.

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