Costus Root Powder Mu Xiang 云木香 500g Sulfur-Free Ground Herbal Powder for Decoction and Culinary Use

Costus Root Powder, known in TCM as Mu Xiang (木香), is ground from dried roots of Aucklandia lappa (also listed as Saussurea costus). This sulfur-free powder retains the root's natural character and is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its aromatic, warm nature. In TCM theory it is associated with the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. Suitable for decoctions, powders, and culinary herbal applications as a traditional ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried Costus Root, a classic aromatic TCM herb known as Mu Xiang
• Botanical source is Aucklandia lappa, traditionally sourced from Yunnan growing regions
• Sulfur-free processing preserves the natural aroma and character of the root
• Fine powder form supports custom formulas, decoctions, and herbal blends
• Sold as a raw agricultural food product with 12-month shelf life under normal storage

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellowish-brown to grayish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a distinctive warm, aromatic, slightly camphor-like scent, and traditionally prepared decoctions are described as pungent and gently bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to traditional herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Blend into custom herbal powder formulas
• Use in small amounts for culinary herbal seasoning
• Incorporate into congee or soup recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Xiang is traditionally associated with moving qi and easing digestive discomfort, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Codonopsis, Atractylodes, and tangerine peel. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or ground into blended powders. Its aromatic quality has also made it a seasonal ingredient in folk cooking across southwestern China.

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