Ma Chi Xian – 马齿苋
Ma Chi Xian, also known as Purslane, is a succulent herbal plant featuring fleshy, reddish stems and green, spoon-shaped leaves. Commonly found in a variety of climates, it is valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for inclusion in herbal blends and is used as a dried herb. The whole plant is selected for preparation, and it is typically decocted or steeped.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
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| Herbal Name | Portulaca oleracea L. |
| Chinese Name | 马齿苋 |
| Part Used | Whole plant |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Liver, Large Intestine |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
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Expiry Date: 30/11/2029
Description
Ma Chi Xian – 马齿苋
Purslane / Portulaca
Latin: Herba Portulacae
Part Used: Whole Plant
Nature & Flavour: Cold, sour
Meridian Affinities: Liver, Large Intestine
Ma Chi Xian, commonly known as Purslane, is a succulent herb that thrives in a variety of climates and is easily recognized by its fleshy, reddish stems and green, spoon-shaped leaves. Though often found as a wild edible plant, it is highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its cooling and clearing properties.
This hardy herb is traditionally included in herbal blends aimed at maintaining balance and responding to environmental extremes. It is typically used fresh or dried, and can be decocted or steeped as part of a traditional herbal preparation.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are not treated with sulphur, herbicides or pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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