Dried Motherwort Herb Yi Mu Cao 益母草 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Foot Soak Herb

Dried Motherwort Herb, known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao (益母草), from Leonurus japonicus, consisting of the dried aerial parts of the plant. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with entering the liver, heart, and bladder channels, with an acrid and bitter flavor. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and foot soaks. This listing is for a dried botanical product for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Motherwort aerial herb known in TCM as Yi Mu Cao 益母草
• Botanical source Leonurus japonicus, a classic Chinese herbal material
• Traditionally associated with the liver, heart, and bladder channels in TCM
• Versatile dried form suitable for herbal tea, decoction, or foot soak preparation
• 500g value pack of selected dried herb

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears in cut segments of green to grayish-green stems and leaves, with a light, grassy aroma. When steeped or simmered, it typically yields a mild, slightly bitter and earthy herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer into a classic herbal decoction
• Add to foot soak water for a traditional external soak
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yi Mu Cao has long been prepared as a decoction or tea, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or red dates in folk formulas. It is also a common ingredient in seasonal wellness soups and is traditionally used externally in foot soaks. Preparation methods vary by household and regional herbal custom.

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