Dried Feng Wei Cao Chinese Herbal Fern 500g Sulfur Free Whole Herb for Decoction

Dried Feng Wei Cao (凤尾草), also known as Chinese Brake Herb, is the whole dried herb of Pteris multifida. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a bland taste, traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting urinary wellness. Supplied as sulfur-free whole dried herb in a 500g pack, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or herbal tea in traditional Chinese practice.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Feng Wei Cao (凤尾草), the whole herb of Pteris multifida
• Sulfur-free dried Chinese herb supplied as whole botanical material
• 500g value pack of clean, debris-free dried herb
• Traditionally prepared as a decoction or daily herbal tea
• Cool-natured herb traditionally used in heat-clearing formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows dark green to brownish-green fronds with a light, dry, brittle texture. Aroma is mild and grassy with a faint earthy note. After decoction the liquid is typically pale amber to light brown with a subtle, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Added to traditional soup or congee recipes
• Used in seasonal heat-clearing herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Feng Wei Cao is traditionally used in formulas associated with clearing heat, cooling the blood, and supporting urinary tract wellness. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with herbs such as Bai Mao Gen or Che Qian Cao in decoctions. Folk practice also includes adding it to light soups or congee during warm seasons.

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