Dried Purslane Herb Ma Chi Xian 马齿苋 Sliced Portulaca Oleracea Raw Botanical 500g

Dried Purslane Herb, known in TCM as Ma Chi Xian (马齿苋), from Portulaca oleracea, the sliced aerial parts of the common purslane plant. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature and sour flavor, this dried botanical is a staple in folk herbal collections. Sold as a food-grade raw herb, it is commonly prepared as decoctions or herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Purslane Herb known in TCM as Ma Chi Xian 马齿苋
• Botanical source Portulaca oleracea, sliced aerial parts
• Traditionally associated with cooling and sour properties in TCM
• Sliced processing for convenient decoction and tea preparation
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried slices show a green to yellowish-green color with a slightly wrinkled, brittle texture. The aroma is mildly grassy and vegetal, and a prepared infusion typically carries a light, sour-savory taste characteristic of purslane.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a light daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and broths in folk culinary practice
• Blend into seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ma Chi Xian is traditionally associated with cooling the body and is a familiar folk herb for seasonal wellness. It has long been prepared as a simple decoction or tea, and in rural Chinese kitchens the fresh herb is a traditional vegetable, while the dried form is simmered in soups or congee. It is often paired with other cooling herbs in summer herbal drinks.

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