Huoxiang Agastache Dried Herb 250g Bag Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Huoxiang (藿香), also known as Agastache or Patchouli herb, is a dried aerial herb traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is associated with a pungent flavor and slightly warm nature, traditionally linked to the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. This dried herb is commonly prepared as tea, decoction, or culinary ingredient. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Huoxiang (藿香) herb sold as a food-grade Chinese botanical
• Traditional TCM herb with pungent flavor and slightly warm nature
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations
• Sun-dried processing with sealed storage to preserve aroma
• Convenient 250g resealable bag for regular home use

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green to brownish-green leaves and stems with a crumbly, dry texture. It typically carries a strong aromatic, slightly minty-herbal scent. When brewed or decocted, the liquor typically has a fragrant, mildly pungent, and refreshing herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light herbal tea, often combined with other aromatic herbs
• Simmer in decoctions following traditional herbal recipes
• Add to soups or congee for traditional culinary use
• Use in seasonal summer food and drink preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huoxiang has traditionally been used to aromatically resolve dampness and harmonize the middle burner, and it appears in classic formulas such as Huoxiang Zheng Qi San. Traditionally it is paired with herbs like Perilla leaf and Poria in summer decoctions, or simmered briefly in soups and congee. It has also been a common seasonal ingredient for warm herbal drinks during humid summer months.

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