Dried Purslane Herb Ma Chi Xian 500g Wildcrafted Sun Dried Sulphur Free for Tea Soup and Bath Use

Dried Purslane Herb, known in TCM as Ma Chi Xian (马齿苋), from Portulaca oleracea, the whole aerial plant naturally sun dried. This cooling and sour herb is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting intestinal and skin wellness in TCM theory. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and external bath soaks. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Portulaca oleracea aerial plant supplied as a raw Chinese herbal botanical
• Known in TCM as Ma Chi Xian 马齿苋 a cooling sour herb entering the heart and large intestine channels
• Naturally sun dried without sulphur fumigation to preserve the herb's natural character
• New harvest batch with a 24 month shelf life and 500g resealable retail pack
• Versatile for herbal tea decoctions soups and external bath soaks

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as wrinkled dark green to brownish green segments with a slightly succulent texture and a mild earthy sour aroma. When simmered the liquor is typically light yellow green with a subtly sour and vegetal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone herbal tea or blend with other cooling herbs
• Add to decoctions and herbal soups in traditional recipes
• Cook into congee or use as a culinary herb in seasonal dishes
• Boil and add to bath water for an external herbal soak

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Ma Chi Xian is a cold and sour herb traditionally used to clear heat and cool the blood and is traditionally associated with supporting intestinal comfort and skin wellness. Folk practice includes simmering the fresh or dried herb in soups and congee during summer months and boiling it for external washes or bath soaks. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua in traditional heat clearing formulas.

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