Dried Guang Huo Xiang Patchouli Stems 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary and Decoction Use

Dried Guang Huo Xiang, known in TCM as Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香), from Pogostemon cablin. These selected stem pieces are a classic aromatic herb traditionally valued for their distinctive fragrance. In TCM theory, patchouli is aromatic and associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Commonly used in herbal cooking and decoctions, it should be stored cool and dry and kept out of reach of children.

Key Selling Points

• Selected dried stem pieces of Guang Huo Xiang 广藿香
• Botanical source Pogostemon cablin, a classic TCM aromatic herb
• Traditionally associated with resolving dampness and harmonizing the middle
• Sold as a 500g pack of edible agricultural produce
• Suitable for culinary seasoning and traditional herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems show a grayish-brown to purplish-brown exterior with a fibrous, woody texture. They carry a strong characteristic aromatic scent and release a warm, slightly bitter and fragrant taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to culinary dishes for a distinctive aromatic note
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal cooking preparations
• Use in traditional herbal tea blends prepared by decoction

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Guang Huo Xiang is traditionally used to transform dampness, harmonize the middle, and relieve summer-damp discomfort. It is a key herb in classic preparations such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi formulas and is often paired with herbs like Perilla leaf and Atractylodes. Traditionally added to decoctions or culinary dishes, especially in humid summer months.

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