Mu Zei (Equisetum hyemale) — Dried Horsetail Herb, 500g, Food-Grade Botanical
$5.00 – $5.32Price range: $5.00 through $5.32
Description
Mu Zei (Equisetum hyemale), also known as Jié Jié Cǎo (节节草) and Bǐ Tǒng Cǎo (笔筒草), is the dried aerial part of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Mù Zéi (木贼). For centuries, Mu Zei has been prized as a wind-dispelling, heat-clearing, and vision-brightening herb, traditionally used to address red eyes, tearing, blurred vision, and wind-heat conditions of the head and eyes. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and neutral, making it a gentle yet focused herb for soothing the Liver channel and dispersing wind-heat.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional wind-heat dispersing herb
- Dried Mu Zei aerial parts, 500g
- Equisetum hyemale botanical identity
- Food-grade agricultural product
- Also known as Jié Jié Cǎo and Bǐ Tǒng Cǎo


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its greenish-brown color, hollow jointed stems, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a light, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a clean, herbaceous character.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Mu Zei |
| Botanical Name | Equisetum hyemale |
| Form | Dried Aerial Parts |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
| Processing | Dried Agricultural Product |


Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction
- Tea blends for eye comfort
- Seasonal wind-heat support
- Traditional herbal formulas
- Daily wellness tea
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Mu Zei is decocted into teas and formulas to support eye comfort and disperse wind-heat from the head. It is often paired with chrysanthemum, cassia seed, and mulberry leaf in traditional eye-care blends. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or combined with other gentle herbs for seasonal wellness during windy or dry weather.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Mu Zei?
A: Mu Zei is the common Chinese name for the dried aerial parts of Equisetum hyemale, also known as Jié Jié Cǎo and Bǐ Tǒng Cǎo. It is a traditional herb used in TCM for wind-heat and eye-related concerns.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Mu Zei?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Mu Zei is associated with dispersing wind-heat, clearing the Liver channel, and supporting eye comfort. It is often used in teas and formulas for seasonal head and eye wellness.
Q: How do I use dried Mu Zei?
A: Rinse the herb and simmer it in water for a decoction, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500g in total, Optional 500g |
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