Dried Houttuynia Leaf Powder Yu Xing Cao 鱼腥草 Herbal Powder for Cooking and Decoction 500g

Houttuynia Leaf Powder, known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), from Houttuynia cordata. This dried leaf powder is made from the whole leaf form of the herb, a traditional Chinese botanical valued in herbal practice. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness. Commonly used in cooking, decoctions, and herbal preparations. Not a substitute for medicine; not suitable for pregnant or nursing women.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Houttuynia cordata leaf ground into a fine powder form
• Known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), a classic Chinese herbal ingredient
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting dampness resolution
• Versatile powder suitable for cooking, decoction, and herbal blending
• Supplied as a 500g pack of edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically greenish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries the herb's characteristic pungent, slightly fishy aroma. When cooked or decocted, it typically develops a fresh, mildly pungent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into soups and broths during cooking
• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into congee or porridge
• Mix into culinary preparations as a traditional herbal ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yu Xing Cao has long been used in home-style decoctions and seasonal dishes, especially in southwestern China where fresh houttuynia is a familiar culinary herb. The dried leaf powder is traditionally prepared by simmering or cooking into soups and porridges. It is often paired with other heat-clearing herbs in folk formulas and enjoyed during warm seasons.

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