Dried Elsholtzia Herb Xiang Ru Loose Whole Herb Traditional Summer Herbal Tea 500g

Dried Elsholtzia Herb, known in TCM as Xiang Ru (香薷), from Elsholtzia ciliata, is the dried aerial part of the plant, sun-dried and sold as loose raw herb. In TCM theory it is acrid in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung and spleen channels. It is commonly used in traditional summer herbal practice and can be decocted or brewed as an herbal tea. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xiang Ru (香薷) dried herb, a classic TCM summer botanical
• Botanical source Elsholtzia ciliata, dried aerial parts of the plant
• Sun-dried whole herb supplied as loose raw material in bulk
• Traditionally associated with releasing the exterior and transforming summer dampness in TCM
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and traditional seasonal preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows slender stems with greenish-gray leaves and a light downy texture. It carries a distinct fragrant, slightly minty aroma, and a decoction typically yields a mild herbal taste with a warm, aromatic finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decoct as a traditional summer herbal tea
• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other seasonal botanicals
• Brew lightly as an aromatic daily herbal infusion
• Use as a raw ingredient in traditional culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Xiang Ru is traditionally used in summer formulas, most famously Xiang Ru San, where it is paired with white cardamom and magnolia bark. It is traditionally associated with releasing the exterior, transforming dampness, and harmonizing the stomach during hot, humid seasons. Folk practice also uses it as a cooling-then-warming summer drink, often decocted briefly and taken at room temperature.

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