Fu Xiao Mai Floating Wheat Dried Bulk Chinese Herb Triticum aestivum for Decoction and Tea

Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦), known as Floating Wheat, consists of lightweight immature grains of Triticum aestivum, a traditional Chinese herbal material. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with the heart channel. These dried grains are commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦) immature wheat grains sourced from Hebei
• Botanical source Triticum aestivum, a classic TCM herbal material
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas
• Sold by the kilogram as a raw edible agricultural product
• Lightweight shriveled grains with a mild sweet taste

Quality & Sensory

The grains are typically pale yellowish to light brown, thin, shriveled, and lightweight with a dry matte texture. They carry a faint cereal aroma and typically yield a mild, slightly sweet taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup formulas
• Brewed as a light grain-based herbal tea
• Incorporated into congee with other grains

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Fu Xiao Mai is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and supporting normal fluid balance. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, combined with licorice root and jujube dates, and is often decocted or simmered in soups and congee. It has long been used in everyday family herbal cooking, especially in warm seasonal preparations.

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