Fennel Seed Xiao Hui Xiang Dried Whole Seeds 500g Culinary Spice and Traditional Herbal Use

Fennel Seed, known in TCM as Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香), from Foeniculum vulgare, consists of dried ripe seeds sun-dried after harvest. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a pungent flavor, traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach channels. This 500g pack suits culinary seasoning and traditional herbal preparation. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole fennel seeds from Gansu, China
• Botanical source Foeniculum vulgare, known as Xiao Hui Xiang in TCM
• Sun-dried processing preserves natural aroma and seed integrity
• 500g bulk pack suited to hotpot bases and everyday cooking
• Traditionally used in TCM for its warm pungent character

Quality & Sensory

Seeds are typically slender, elongated, and greenish-brown with fine longitudinal ridges. They typically carry a sweet anise-like aroma and a warm, slightly sweet taste with mild pungency when chewed or simmered.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in hotpot and braised dishes as a base spice
• Add to soups, stews, and slow-cooked meats
• Brew as a traditional herbal infusion
• Grind fresh for baking and spice blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiao Hui Xiang is traditionally used to warm the middle and dispel cold, and it is a common ingredient in decoctions and folk formulas. In the kitchen it is a staple in five-spice blends, hotpot bases, and braising liquids, and it is often paired with star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper for savory dishes.

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