Dried Lemongrass Stalks Xiang Mao Cao 500g Culinary Herb for Grilling Soups and Teas

Dried Lemongrass Stalk Segments, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草), from Cymbopogon citratus, the dried aerial parts of lemongrass. This cut and dried herb is widely used as a culinary spice for grilling, soups, and Southeast Asian dishes, and is also traditionally prepared as a light herbal tea. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and dampness and harmonizing the stomach. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried lemongrass stalk segments cut for convenient use in cooking and herbal preparations
• Botanical source Cymbopogon citratus, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草)
• Classic culinary spice for grilling, marinades, curries, and Southeast Asian dishes
• Traditionally prepared as a light herbal tea with a fresh citrus aroma
• Sold as a dried edible agricultural product in a 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

The dried stalk segments typically show a pale green to straw-yellow color with a dry, fibrous texture. They carry a strong fresh lemon-citrus aroma, and when simmered or steeped they release a light, tangy citrus flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to marinades and skewers for grilling and barbecue
• Simmer in soups, curries, and tom yum style broths
• Steep as a light citrus herbal tea
• Use in congee or braised dishes for a fresh lemon note

Traditional Uses

In traditional practice, lemongrass has long been used in folk herbalism and Southeast Asian cooking, where the stalks are bruised or cut and simmered in soups, decoctions, and teas. It is traditionally associated with relieving wind-damp discomfort and supporting digestion, and is commonly paired with ginger, galangal, and other warming herbs in seasonal broths and daily teas.

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