Fu Xiao Mai Blighted Wheat Granules 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Daily Herbal Tea
Price range: $7.76 through $9.30
Description
Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦), known as Blighted Wheat or Floating Wheat, is the dried lightweight immature grain of Triticum aestivum. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with the Heart meridian. These sun-dried grains are a classic ingredient for herbal tea and decoctions, often paired with Gan Cao (licorice root) and Da Zao (jujube). A simple traditional botanical for daily wellness use.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦) dried blighted wheat grains from China
- Botanical source Triticum aestivum, lightweight immature wheat grains
- Sun-dried and sorted, ready for decocting or brewing as herbal tea
- Traditionally used in TCM for nourishing Heart qi and calming restlessness
- Pairs classically with licorice root and jujube in a simple three-ingredient tea
Quality & Sensory
The grains are typically pale yellow to light golden, thin, shriveled, and noticeably lightweight. They carry a mild, grainy wheat aroma. When simmered or steeped, the tea typically tastes gently sweet and starchy with a soft, mellow finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese herbal grain |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 浮小麦 |
| Pinyin | Fu Xiao Mai |
| Botanical Name | Triticum aestivum |
| Plant Part | Dried immature lightweight grain |
| Processing | Sun-dried and sorted |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction with licorice root and jujube
- Steep in hot water as a mild daily herbal tea
- Add to congee or grain-based wellness recipes
- Use in seasonal herbal blends during warm months
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Fu Xiao Mai is traditionally used to support normal perspiration patterns and to ease restlessness, and it is traditionally associated with the Heart meridian. A well-known folk preparation combines it with Gan Cao (licorice root) and Da Zao (jujube) in a gentle decoction or tea. It is also added to congee or grain soups in traditional household cooking.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Fu Xiao Mai?
A: Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦) is the dried, lightweight immature grain of common wheat, Triticum aestivum, used as a traditional Chinese herb. The name refers to the grains that float in water due to their lightness.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet and cool and traditionally associated with the Heart meridian. It has traditionally been used to support normal perspiration and calm restlessness.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in water as a decoction or steeped as a tea, often with licorice root and jujube. It can also be cooked into congee.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | boutique authentic floating wheat 100g, recommended by veteran chinese medicine practitioners authentic floating wheat 250g, excellent authentic floating wheat 500g, antiperspirant soup 100g of spelt wheat 100g of licorice, recommended for relieving sweat 250g of floating wheat 125g of astragalus, recommended tea for excessive sweating and irritability 100g of floating wheat 100g of licorice 100g of red dates |
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