Fennel Seed Powder Xiao Hui Xiang 500g Ground Culinary Herb for Tea Seasoning and Cooking

Fennel Seed Powder, known in TCM as Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香), is ground from the dried seeds of Foeniculum vulgare. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach channels. This sun-dried powder is commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary seasoning. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried fennel seeds, a classic TCM herb and kitchen spice
• Identified in TCM as Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香) from Foeniculum vulgare
• Sun-dried and milled into a fine ready-to-use powder
• Traditionally associated with warming the middle and regulating qi
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, baking, and savory seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light greenish-brown to yellowish with a fine, dry texture. It carries the characteristic sweet, warm, anise-like aroma of fennel, and brewed or cooked preparations typically taste mildly sweet and aromatic with a gentle warming note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep into a warming herbal tea
• Add to decoctions and herbal soups
• Season meats, stews, and braised dishes
• Blend into baking mixes or spice rubs
• Stir into congee for a traditional kitchen touch

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiao Hui Xiang is traditionally used to warm the kidney and middle burner, dispel cold, and regulate qi, and it is a common ingredient in decoctions and warming formulas. In folk and culinary tradition, the seeds are added to soups, braises, dumpling fillings, and baked goods, and brewed as a simple after-meal tea, especially in colder seasons.

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