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Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Food-Herb Aerial Parts from Hebei, 500g

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Description

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qú Mài (瞿麦), is the dried aerial part of a traditional food herb also called Fringed Pink or Chinese Pink. For centuries it has been prized as a cooling, damp-clearing herb used to support urinary smoothness and gently resolve internal heat. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet traditional herb for clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and supporting the free flow of fluids.

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Food-Herb Aerial Parts from Hebei, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional heat-clearing food herb
Dried Qu Mai aerial parts
Dianthus superbus
Sourced from Hebei, China
500g bulk pack for daily decoction

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Food-Herb Aerial Parts from Hebei, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its greenish-yellow stems, slender leaves, and faintly floral aroma. When decocted, the herb yields a pale golden infusion with a mild, slightly bitter and grassy taste that softens as it cools, leaving a clean, refreshing finish.

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Food-Herb Aerial Parts from Hebei, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Herb
Common Name	Qu Mai
Botanical Name	Dianthus superbus
Form	Dried Aerial Parts
Origin	Hebei, China
Net Weight	500g

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Food-Herb Aerial Parts from Hebei, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Traditional herbal decoction
Herbal tea blends
Seasonal cooling infusions
Soup-pack ingredient
Daily food-herb wellness routine

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Food-Herb Aerial Parts from Hebei, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qu Mai is decocted alone or with other herbs into daily teas and cooling infusions, especially during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas that support urinary comfort, and it is sometimes added to light soups and congee for its gentle heat-clearing character. As a tea, it is brewed with ingredients like plantain seed or bamboo leaf for a refreshing, mildly bitter cup.

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Food-Herb Aerial Parts from Hebei, 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Qu Mai?

A: Qu Mai is the common Chinese name for the dried aerial parts of Dianthus superbus, also called Fringed Pink. It is a traditional food herb used in decoctions and teas.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Qu Mai?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Qu Mai is associated with clearing heat, promoting diuresis, and supporting the free flow of fluids. It is often used in cooling teas and seasonal decoctions.

Q: How do I use dried Qu Mai?

A: Rinse the herb and simmer it in water as a decoction, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.