Ma Bian Cao – 马鞭草
Ma Bian Cao, known as Verbena or European Vervain, is a leafy herbal product prepared from dried leaves harvested at maturity. The plant is characterised by slender stalks and small serrated leaves, valued for its neutral qualities and aromatic, cooling presence in herbal blends.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Herbal Name | Verbena officinalis |
| Chinese Name | 马鞭草 (Ma Bian Cao) |
| Part Used | Leaves |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Liver, Spleen |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Additional Information
Ma Bian Cao dried herbs are professionally packaged for freshness and practitioner suitability, with batch records maintained for quality assurance. Suitable for use in traditional herbal practice and compatible with other Phoenix Medical products.
Expiry Date: 31/03/2029
Description
Ma Bian Cao – 马鞭草
Verbena Leaves
Latin: Herba Verbenae (Verbena officinalis)
Part Used: Dried Leaves
Nature & Flavour: Cool, bitter
Meridian Affinities: Liver, Spleen
Ma Bian Cao, commonly known as Verbena or European Vervain, is a leafy herb historically harvested and dried once mature. The plant is modest in appearance — slender stalks with small, serrated leaves — but rich in herbal tradition.
In traditional herbal texts, Ma Bian Cao is grouped among botanicals that contribute bitterness and coolness, often included in formulas where balancing internal heat and aiding movement are important. It is also valued for its gentle interaction with Liver and Spleen meridians, bringing aromatic and cooling qualities that harmonise more warming herbs in a blend.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
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