Lemongrass Cut (Cymbopogon citratus) — Dried Xiang Mao Cao Herbal Tea & Culinary Herb, 500g

Lemongrass Cut (Cymbopogon citratus) is the dried stem and leaf of a fragrant food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xiāng Máo Cǎo (香茅草), also called Citronella Grass. For generations, Xiang Mao Cao has been prized as a warming, aromatic herb used to dispel dampness, ease the body, and refresh the spirit. Its nature is pungent and warm, making it a bright yet gentle herb for warming the Middle, moving qi, and harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional aromatic food herb (药食同源)
• Dried lemongrass cut segments
• Cymbopogon citratus
• Dual use: herbal tea and culinary spice
• 500g bulk pack, freshly dried

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cut and dried to preserve its pale green-gold color, fibrous texture, and bright citrus aroma. When brewed, the segments release a fresh, lemony fragrance with a clean, slightly sweet and warming taste, leaving a light cooling sensation on the palate. As a culinary herb, it lends a vivid citrus note to broths, marinades, and grilled dishes without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea, brewed alone or blended
• Soup, broth, and hot pot base
• Marinades and grilled dishes
• Southeast Asian style cooking
• Foot soak and herbal bath blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xiang Mao Cao is decocted into teas and soups to warm the body, dispel dampness, and lift the spirit during humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese summer broths, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, tangerine peel, and job's tears. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with mint and honey for a bright, refreshing infusion, and it is also added to warm foot soaks for a soothing aromatic experience.

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