Dried Houttuynia Herb Yu Xing Cao 500g Fish Mint Whole Herb for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Houttuynia Herb, known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草) and also called Zhe Er Gen (折耳根), from Houttuynia cordata, the dried whole herb. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a cold nature and acrid flavor. This 500g dried herb is commonly prepared as an infusion or decoction and is also used in regional cuisine. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Yu Xing Cao whole herb supplied as a 500g pack
• Botanical source is Houttuynia cordata, a classic Sichuan-sourced herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling nature and acrid flavor
• Suitable for herbal infusions, decoctions, and culinary dishes
• Shelf life of 365 days with refrigerated storage recommended

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows green to grayish-green segmented stems with leaves, a dry brittle texture, and a distinctive fishy-herbaceous aroma. When steeped or simmered, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a fresh, slightly fishy, mildly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea or infusion
• Simmer into a traditional decoction
• Add to soups and broths in regional cooking
• Use in cold-tossed herb dishes after blanching

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Xing Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it has long been used in folk herbalism as a seasonal infusion. It is commonly simmered alone or paired with other cooling herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Lu Gen, and in Sichuan and Guizhou cuisine the fresh herb is a familiar salad and hotpot ingredient.

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