Qu Mai Dried Qumai Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Botanical for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Qumai Herb, known in TCM as Qu Mai (瞿麦), from Dianthus superbus, a traditional Chinese botanical consisting of the dried aerial parts of the plant. In TCM theory, Qu Mai is considered cold in nature with bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the heart and small intestine channels. This loose bulk herb is sold as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction, tea, and culinary preparation, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Qu Mai (瞿麦) dried herb from Dianthus superbus, a classic TCM botanical
• Loose bulk format suitable for decoction pieces, herbal tea, and culinary recipes
• Traditionally associated in TCM with the heart and small intestine channels
• Simple processing with no added ingredients, stored cool and dry to preserve quality
• Sold by weight in 500g units, ideal for both retail and larger-volume buyers

Quality & Sensory

Typically, dried Qu Mai appears as slender stems with narrow linear leaves and small pale pink to purplish flowers. The cut herb has a light grassy aroma and a dry, brittle texture. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Added to soups and culinary herbal preparations
• Used in seasonal herbal formulas at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Qu Mai has long been included in water-promoting formulas and is traditionally paired with herbs such as Che Qian Zi (plantain seed) and Hua Shi in classic decoctions. It is commonly prepared by simmering the dried herb in water, and folk usage also extends to light herbal teas during warm seasons. Its role in TCM is grounded in long-established classical formulas rather than modern clinical claims.

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