Dried Lemongrass Xiang Mao Cao Culinary Herb 500g for Cooking and Herbal Tea

Dried Lemongrass, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草), from Cymbopogon citratus, offered as cut dried stalks and leaves. This aromatic citrus-scented herb is a staple in Southeast Asian cooking and traditional herbal practice. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and dampness and supporting digestion. Use it in soups, teas, and culinary preparations, and store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried lemongrass supplied as a Chinese medicinal culinary herb
• Botanical source Cymbopogon citratus with natural citrus aroma
• Known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao and traditionally used in herbal practice
• Cut stalks and leaves ideal for soups, teas, and cooking
• 500g pack suitable for kitchens and herbal pantries

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale green to straw-colored cut stalks with a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is strongly lemony and refreshing, and when simmered or brewed it yields a bright citrus taste with a mild herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in Southeast Asian soups and curries for citrus aroma
• Brew as a refreshing herbal tea infusion
• Add to marinades and broths for poultry and seafood
• Use in congee and seasonal culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xiang Mao Cao is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and dampness and easing digestive discomfort. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions or brewed as a light tea, and it is widely paired with ginger and other aromatics in folk herbal practice and everyday cooking.

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