Dried Mint Stems Bo He Geng 500g Cut Chinese Herbal Mint Stalk for Tea and Decoction

Dried Mint Stems, known in TCM as Bo He Geng (薄荷杆), the cut stalks of Mentha haplocalyx. These sliced stem pieces are a traditional Chinese herbal material, typically regarded as cool in nature with a pungent flavor and associated with the Lung and Liver channels. Commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations, they should be stored in a cool, dry place and used as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Cut dried mint stems, a traditional Chinese herbal material known as Bo He Geng
• Botanical source is Mentha haplocalyx, the mint plant used in Chinese herbal practice
• Sliced processing makes the stems convenient for measuring, brewing, and decocting
• Traditionally associated with a cooling nature and pungent flavor in TCM theory
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and seasonal culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The cut stem pieces are typically light green to yellowish-green with a fibrous, woody texture. They typically carry a mild, refreshing minty aroma, and when simmered or steeped they yield a light, cooling herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions alongside other botanicals
• Steep as a light minty herbal tea
• Add to congee or culinary dishes for a refreshing note
• Use in seasonal summer drinks and cooling preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, mint stems have long been used in much the same way as mint leaves, often simmered in decoctions or steeped in infusions. They are traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and soothing the throat, and are commonly paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum or mulberry leaf in cooling summer teas. Mint is also a familiar ingredient in everyday culinary and seasonal wellness preparations.

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