Ma Chi Xian (Purslane, Herba Portulacae, 馬齒莧/马齿苋)

1 lb authentic, natural Ma Chi Xian in bulk herb (sealed bag)

Common names:  Purslane

Scientific name: Herba Portulacae

Parts used: Leaves

Main Medical Uses: Clears Heat, resolves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood; Clears Damp-Heat and treats sores. 

Benefits: Ma Chi Xian cleans Heat and purges Fire, cools the Blood. Used for dysentery related to toxic Fire and Damp-Heat, Blood Heat, and urinary dysfunction. Antidote for the pain and swelling of snakebite and wasp stings; stops bleeding ,disperses Blood stagnation and unblocks painful urinary dysfunction. 

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Based on standardized traditions of Chinese Medicine, the process of selecting, slicing, drying, sterilizing, fermenting, roasting, and steaming has been applied to achieve best properties and efficiencies of each herb.  

Caution: Use single Chinese herbs with caution; professional healthcare advice is recommended. Chinese herbs are generally combined in herbal formulas to work effectively together for desired results, and to minimize potential side effects. You can search our extensive collection of patent Chinese medicine to find the formula with the utilized herb most suitable for your health needs.  

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