Dried Purslane Herb Ma Chi Xian 35g Bottle Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Purslane Herb, known in TCM as Ma Chi Xian (马齿苋), from Portulaca oleracea, the dried aerial parts of the purslane plant. In TCM theory it is considered cold in nature with a sour flavor and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood. This sun-dried botanical is commonly simmered in decoctions or brewed as an herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place and keep out of reach of children.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried purslane herb with no additives
• Botanical source Portulaca oleracea known in TCM as Ma Chi Xian
• Sun-dried and bottled in a convenient 35g portion
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling nature and sour flavor
• Suitable for herbal decoctions teas and culinary broths

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb appears as dark green to brownish-green stems and leaves with a slightly succulent brittle texture. It carries a mild grassy aroma and when simmered or brewed yields a light sour and slightly salty taste typical of purslane.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a light sour herbal tea
• Add to soups and broths for a traditional flavor
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes featuring purslane

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Ma Chi Xian is traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling the blood and has long been used in folk herbalism as a summer herb. It is commonly simmered alone or combined with other cooling herbs in decoctions and soups and is sometimes cooked into congee or seasonal dishes. Traditional preparation involves rinsing and brief simmering of the dried aerial parts.

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