Huoxiang Powder 500g Agastache Herb Ground Herbal Powder for Tea and Culinary Use

Huoxiang Powder, known in TCM as Huo Xiang (藿香), is a finely ground powder made from the aromatic aerial parts of Agastache rugosa, a fragrant mint-family herb. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a pungent flavor and slightly warm nature and is linked to the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary blends, it is a versatile pantry botanical. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground Huo Xiang (藿香) powder made from the aromatic herb Agastache rugosa
• Sourced from Guangdong, a region with a long tradition of growing fragrant Chinese herbs
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with a pungent flavor and slightly warm nature
• Simple processing with only one ingredient and no additives listed
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, congee, and everyday culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically a light greenish-brown color with a fine, dry texture. It typically carries the fresh, sweetly aromatic scent characteristic of huoxiang, with a mild herbal and slightly minty taste when brewed or mixed into food.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water as a simple aromatic herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared with other botanicals
• Blend into congee or porridge for a fragrant herbal note
• Use in culinary seasoning mixes and broths

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, huoxiang has long been valued as an aromatic herb for the warm seasons and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San. It is traditionally simmered briefly in decoctions, steeped as a light tea, or cooked into congee, and is often paired with herbs like perilla leaf or magnolia bark in household herbal preparations.

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