Dried Patchouli Herb Guang Huo Xiang Whole Leaf Aromatic TCM Herb for Decoction and Tea 500g

Dried Patchouli Herb, known in TCM as Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香), from Pogostemon cablin, offered as sun-dried aerial herb pieces. In TCM theory it is aromatic, acrid, and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. This wholesale-grade raw botanical is commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary seasoning. Store sealed at room temperature away from moisture and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香) dried herb from Pogostemon cablin
• Sun-dried whole aerial herb with naturally rich aromatic fragrance
• Traditional TCM herb valued for resolving dampness and harmonizing the middle
• Versatile raw material for decoctions, herbal teas, and cooking
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in 500g bulk packaging

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows grayish-green to brownish leaves and stems with a crumbly, fibrous texture. It carries a strong characteristic aromatic scent, and when decocted it yields a warm, fragrant, slightly bitter and pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a light aromatic herbal tea
• Added to soups and congee for fragrance
• Used in culinary seasoning and herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Guang Huo Xiang is traditionally used to aromatically transform dampness, harmonize the middle burner, and relieve nausea, and it often appears in summer dampness formulas and herbal teas. It is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi combinations, frequently paired with perilla leaf and atractylodes. Traditionally it is also simmered briefly near the end of cooking to preserve its aroma.

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