Dried Ze Qi Herb Euphorbia Helioscopia Whole Plant Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Material 500g

Dried Ze Qi (泽漆), also called Wu Duo Yun (五朵云) or Mao Yan Cao (猫眼草), is the dried whole herb of Euphorbia helioscopia, known in English as Euphorbia or Sun Spurge. In TCM theory it is bitter and acrid in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, small intestine, and large intestine channels. This sun-dried botanical is supplied as a raw herb for decoction or external herbal applications, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ze Qi (泽漆) whole herb, also known as Wu Duo Yun (五朵云) and Mao Yan Cao (猫眼草)
• Botanical source is Euphorbia helioscopia, harvested and sun-dried in Henan province
• Traditional TCM herb with a bitter acrid flavor and slightly cold nature
• Whole dried plant form suitable for decoction pieces and herbal formulations
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with an 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows greenish to yellow-green stems and leaves with a brittle, papery texture and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a light greenish-brown infusion with a mildly bitter, acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Combined with other botanicals in classical TCM formulas
• Used in external herbal washes or compresses in folk practice
• Stored as a raw botanical for herbal study and apothecary use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Ze Qi has long been used in decoctions and external washes, traditionally associated with dispelling water and phlegm and supporting respiratory comfort. Folk practice often pairs it with other cooling herbs or applies it topically for skin concerns. It is typically harvested in spring and early summer when the plant is flourishing, then sun-dried for storage.

FAQ Q&A