Dried Huo Xiang 土藿香 Agastache Herb Whole Leaves Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g
$7.59
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Description
Dried Huo Xiang, known in TCM as Tu Huo Xiang (土藿香), from Agastache rugosa, the aerial parts of Korean mint. This sun-dried herb is traditionally valued for its aromatic qualities and is a common ingredient in herbal teas and decoctions. In TCM theory it is associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Tu Huo Xiang 土藿香 dried aerial parts of Agastache rugosa
- Sun-dried whole herb with naturally aromatic leaves and stems
- Traditional Chinese Medicine herb commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas
- Sourced from Anhui province and sold as a food-grade agricultural product
- Generous 500g bulk pack suitable for home herbal preparation


Quality & Sensory
Typically grey-green to dull green with soft, slightly hairy leaves and square stems. The dried herb carries a characteristic aromatic, minty-herbaceous scent, and when decocted it typically yields a mildly fragrant, gently bitter infusion.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried raw herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 土藿香 |
| Pinyin | Tu Huo Xiang |
| Botanical Name | Agastache rugosa |
| Plant Part | Aerial parts |
| Net Weight | 500g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
- Steeped as a light aromatic herbal tea
- Added to congee or culinary broths for fragrance
- Blended with other TCM herbs in seasonal formulas


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Huo Xiang is traditionally used to support the stomach and spleen and is a classic ingredient in formulas for summer dampness and digestive discomfort. It is often paired with herbs such as Perilla leaf or Poria in decoctions, and aromatic blends like Huo Xiang Zheng Qi style preparations. Traditionally also used in summer herbal teas and light culinary broths.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried Tu Huo Xiang (土藿香), the aerial parts of Agastache rugosa, supplied as a raw Chinese herbal agricultural product from Anhui.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with aromatic dampness-resolving and stomach-soothing properties, commonly used in summer decoctions and herbal teas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered briefly in decoctions or steeped in hot water as a tea, and is often combined with other herbs according to traditional formulas.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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