Houttuynia Cordata (Yu Xing Cao) — Dried Fish Mint Herb for Tea & Decoction, 500g

Houttuynia Cordata (Houttuynia cordata) is the dried aerial herb of a well-known food-herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yú Xīng Cǎo (鱼腥草), also called Fish Mint or Zhé Ěr Gēn (折耳根). For centuries it has been prized as a heat-clearing, toxin-resolving herb, traditionally used to support the Lungs, ease seasonal discomfort, and cool internal heat. Its nature is pungent and slightly cold, making it a refreshing yet focused herb for clearing heat and supporting respiratory wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Houttuynia cordata aerial parts
• Also known as Fish Mint or Zhe Er Gen
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
• New-crop 500g bulk supply

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its greenish-brown color, leafy texture, and distinctive fresh, fish-like aroma that softens with brewing. When decocted, it yields a light, slightly bitter and refreshing infusion with a clean, grassy finish, adding a cooling character to teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and decoction
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal cooling beverage
• Herbal blend ingredient
• Daily food-herb preparation

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yu Xing Cao is decocted into teas and soups to clear heat and support respiratory comfort during seasonal changes. It is a common ingredient in cooling summer teas, where it pairs with ingredients like honeysuckle and chrysanthemum. As a food herb, it is also used fresh or dried in regional dishes and congee for daily wellness.

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