Dried Patchouli Herb Guang Huo Xiang Pogostemon cablin Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient Loose Bulk
$5.97
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Description
Dried Patchouli Herb, known in TCM as Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香), from Pogostemon cablin. These loose dried aerial parts are a classic aromatic herb traditionally associated with resolving dampness and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and slightly warm in nature, entering the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香) dried herb from mainland China
- Botanical source Pogostemon cablin with aromatic leaves and stems
- Traditionally used in TCM to resolve dampness and harmonize the stomach
- Loose bulk form ideal for decoctions, teas, and herbal blends
- Pairs well with astragalus, honeysuckle, and other classic herbs
Quality & Sensory
Typically deep green to grayish-green dried leaves and stems with a characteristically strong, fragrant, slightly camphoraceous aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a warm herbal scent with a mildly pungent, aromatic taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried raw herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 广藿香 |
| Pinyin | Guang Huo Xiang |
| Botanical Name | Pogostemon cablin |
| Plant Part | Aerial parts |
| Form | Loose dried bulk |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Steep as an aromatic herbal tea
- Add to soup and congee recipes for fragrance
- Blend with other herbs for seasonal wellness drinks
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Guang Huo Xiang is traditionally used to transform dampness, awaken the spleen, and stop vomiting, and it appears in classic formulas such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San. It is commonly simmered briefly in decoctions to preserve its volatile aroma, paired with herbs like astragalus or honeysuckle, and used in summer herbal teas and damp-weather soups.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is loose dried Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香), the aerial parts of Pogostemon cablin, a traditional Chinese aromatic herb.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with resolving dampness and harmonizing the stomach, and it is a common ingredient in classic aromatic formulas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered briefly in decoctions or steeped as an aromatic tea, and it is often added to soups and congee.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 10 cm |
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