Mu Hu Die Dried Butterfly Pea Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient
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Mu Hu Die Dried Butterfly Pea Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

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Description

Dried Butterfly Pea Herb, known in TCM as Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶) and also called Qian Zhang Zhi (千张纸), from Oroxylum indicum. These thin papery seed wing slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the throat in TCM theory. Typically simmered in decoctions or steeped as a light herbal infusion, they are valued for their delicate form and long history in traditional wellness practice. Store in a cool dry place.

Mu Hu Die Dried Butterfly Pea Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic dried Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶) seed wings from Oroxylum indicum
  • Also known as Qian Zhang Zhi (千张纸) or Yu Hu Die (玉蝴蝶) in Chinese herbal tradition
  • Thin papery slices with a distinctive butterfly-like appearance
  • Traditionally used in TCM for throat comfort and heat-clearing formulas
  • 500g bulk pack suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal blending
Mu Hu Die Dried Butterfly Pea Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown with a thin, papery, translucent texture. The slices are lightweight and brittle, with a faint herbal aroma. When steeped or decocted, the infusion is typically mild and slightly bitter with a subtle cooling character.

Mu Hu Die Dried Butterfly Pea Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Chinese herbal ingredient
Chinese Name 木蝴蝶
Pinyin Mu Hu Die
Botanical Name Oroxylum indicum
Plant Part Seed wings
Net Weight 500g
Mu Hu Die Dried Butterfly Pea Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Steep as a light herbal infusion alone or with other herbs
  • Simmer in traditional decoctions with chrysanthemum or licorice
  • Blend into herbal tea mixes for daily wellness routines
  • Use in seasonal herbal preparations during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mu Hu Die is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels and is traditionally used to clear heat and soothe the throat. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Pang Da Hai or Jin Yin Hua in decoctions and infusions. Traditional practice also includes steeping it as a simple tea during dry or warm seasons.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶), the seed wings of Oroxylum indicum, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient supplied in a 500g pack.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM tradition it is associated with clearing heat and supporting throat comfort, and it is often included in decoctions and herbal infusions.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically steeped in hot water as a light infusion or simmered in decoctions, often combined with other traditional herbs.

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Packaging specifications

Wood butterfly 500g, Wood butterfly 250g, Wood butterfly 100g, Wood butterfly 50g

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