Dried Mint Herb Bo He 薄荷 Whole Aerial Parts for Tea and Decoction Wholesale Bulk

Dried Mint Herb, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx, the dried aerial parts of the mint plant. In TCM theory it is acrid and cool and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. This bulk raw herb is harvested in summer or autumn, then sun- or shade-dried. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bo He (薄荷) dried aerial parts from the mint family
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx, a classic TCM herb
• Harvested in summer and autumn when stems and leaves are lush
• Sun-dried or shade-dried whole herb with stems and leaves
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows green to grayish-green stems and leaves with a crumbly, papery texture. It carries a distinct cool, refreshing mint aroma, and brewed or decocted tea typically tastes mildly sweet with a cooling menthol finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a refreshing herbal tea
• Add to decoctions with other herbs
• Use in cooling summer beverages
• Incorporate into culinary dishes for mint flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bo He is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat and is associated with clearing the head and eyes and easing the throat. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) or Sang Ye (mulberry leaf) in cooling teas, or added near the end of decoctions. Folk use includes mint tea in warm weather and light culinary seasoning.

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