Dried Horsetail Herb Jie Jie Cao 500g Equisetum Herbal Tea Material

Dried Horsetail Herb, known in TCM as Jie Jie Cao (节节草), from Equisetum species. This sun-dried whole herb consists of slender hollow jointed stems, a traditional botanical long used in Chinese folk herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavor. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as an herbal infusion. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese botanical known as Jie Jie Cao with jointed hollow stems
• Botanical source belongs to the Equisetum genus of horsetail plants
• Sun-dried whole herb supplied as loose cut material for decoction or infusion
• In TCM theory considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavor
• Versatile raw herb suitable for herbal tea, simmered drinks, and external washes

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to yellowish-green slender stems with distinct nodes and a dry brittle texture. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a prepared infusion typically tastes lightly bitter and slightly sweet with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a mild herbal infusion or tea
• Blended with other botanicals in folk herbal formulas
• Used externally as a herbal wash in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, Jie Jie Cao has long been simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for daily herbal drinks. It was traditionally associated with supporting clear internal balance during warm seasons, and rural households also prepared it as a simple wash for external comfort. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried stems in water and straining before use.

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