Dried Butterfly Pea Seed Qian Zhang Zhi Mu Hu Die Oroxylum Indicum Traditional Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Butterfly Pea Seed, known in TCM as Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶) or Qian Zhang Zhi (千张纸), from Oroxylum indicum. These thin papery seed slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their cooling nature and bitter-sweet flavor. In TCM theory they are associated with the lung, liver, and stomach channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily herbal tea. This is a food-grade raw botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶) dried seed slices from Yunnan, China
• Botanical source Oroxylum indicum, a well-known traditional Chinese herb
• Thin papery texture with a light bitter-sweet taste typical of this herb
• Traditionally used in TCM for herbal decoctions and daily wellness teas
• Convenient 500g resealable bag, sold as a food-grade raw botanical

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown, with very thin, papery, wing-like seed slices that are extremely lightweight. The aroma is mild and slightly herbal, and when steeped or decocted the taste is typically gently bitter with a subtle sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions according to TCM formulas
• Combine with other cooling herbs such as chrysanthemum or honeysuckle
• Use in seasonal wellness drinks during warm months

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Mu Hu Die is traditionally associated with moistening the lung, soothing the throat, and supporting clear voice. It is commonly paired with herbs like Pang Da Hai or chrysanthemum in herbal teas and decoctions. Folk herbalists have also used it in seasonal drinks for its cooling character. Preparation typically involves steeping or brief simmering in water.

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