Feng Wei Cao (Pteris multifida) — Dried Chinese Herb, Powder Option, 500g

Feng Wei Cao (Pteris multifida), also known as Jin Ji Cao (金鸡草) and Ji Jiao Cao (鸡脚草), is the dried aerial herb of a traditional Chinese botanical long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a cooling, damp-clearing herb. Its nature is slightly bitter and cold, and it is traditionally associated with the Liver and Large Intestine channels, where it is prized for clearing heat, cooling the blood, and supporting the body's natural detoxification pathways. This listing offers the dried herb in its whole form, with an optional milling service for those who prefer a fine powder.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing Chinese herb
• Dried Pteris multifida aerial parts
• Also known as Jin Ji Cao and Ji Jiao Cao
• Optional custom milling into fine powder
• 500g value pack, sun-dried

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is sun-dried to preserve the herb's natural deep green color, delicate leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a light amber infusion with a subtly bitter, slightly astringent taste that softens when blended with other herbs. The dried herb is clean, free of visible foreign matter, and retains a fresh botanical scent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Cooling seasonal soups
• Powdered herb blends
• Daily wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Feng Wei Cao is decocted alone or with other cooling herbs to support the body during warm seasons. It is traditionally combined with herbs like dandelion, honeysuckle, and plantain in decoctions and teas. Some practitioners also use it in external washes and poultices. As a daily tea, it is brewed lightly and often blended with honey or jujube to soften its bitter note.

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