Dried Houttuynia Herb Yu Xing Cao Fish Mint Sliced Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Houttuynia Herb, known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), from Houttuynia cordata, consisting of dried aerial parts and sliced pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it is a familiar ingredient in southwestern Chinese cuisine and herbal teas. Store refrigerated and consult a practitioner before regular use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Houttuynia cordata herb with no additives
• Known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao 鱼腥草, a classic heat-clearing herb
• Dried sliced form suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary use
• New-crop herb dried by heat processing and packed in 500g bags
• Traditionally used in Guizhou and Sichuan style dishes and herbal drinks

Quality & Sensory

Typically light greenish-brown to tan dried slices and segments with a dry, brittle texture. The herb has a characteristic pungent, fishy aroma that softens after brewing, yielding a light, slightly grassy and mildly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a simple herbal tea or infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other heat-clearing herbs
• Rehydrate and toss into cold dishes in southwestern Chinese style
• Add to soups or congee for a traditional herbal flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Yu Xing Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity and dampness, and it has long been used in folk herbalism as a summer tea or decoction. In Guizhou, Sichuan, and Yunnan cuisine the fresh or rehydrated herb is a popular salad and stir-fry ingredient, and the dried herb is commonly simmered alone or with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle for seasonal drinks.

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