Dried Guang Huo Xiang Patchouli Leaves 500g Aromatic Herb for Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Patchouli Leaves, known in TCM as Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香), from Pogostemon cablin. These dried leaves are a classic aromatic herb in the Chinese materia medica, traditionally associated with resolving dampness and harmonizing the middle. In TCM theory, patchouli is aromatic, acrid in flavor and slightly warm in nature, entering the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Sold as a food-grade dried botanical, it is commonly prepared as a light herbal tea or added to culinary dishes. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香) dried leaves from Pogostemon cablin
• A food-and-medicine homology herb traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• Aromatic, acrid, and slightly warm in TCM nature, entering spleen, stomach, and lung channels
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging helps preserve fragrance and freshness
• Convenient 500g bag suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The dried leaves typically show a grayish-green to brownish-green color with a crinkled, slightly hairy texture. They carry a strong, characteristic aromatic fragrance that is herbaceous and slightly camphoraceous. When brewed or decocted, the liquor typically has a warm, aromatic, and mildly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a light aromatic herbal tea
• Add to decoctions in traditional herbal formulas
• Use as a culinary herb for seasoning soups and savory dishes
• Incorporate into summer herbal drinks and cooling beverages

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Guang Huo Xiang has long been valued as an aromatic herb that transforms dampness and harmonizes the middle burner. It is a key ingredient in classical formulas such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San and is traditionally paired with herbs like Perilla leaf and Atractylodes. In folk use, the leaves are simmered briefly or steeped in hot water, and are also added to congee and seasonal summer drinks for their refreshing aroma.

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