Dried Patchouli Guang Huo Xiang 1000g Whole Herb Aromatic TCM Decoction Herb Bulk Pack

Dried Patchouli, known in TCM as Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香), from Pogostemon cablin, offered as whole dried aerial herb. In TCM theory it is aromatic, acrid, and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Traditionally used to resolve dampness and harmonize the middle. Suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香) aerial herb in a 1000g bulk pack
• Botanical source Pogostemon cablin, a classic aromatic TCM herb
• Traditionally used to transform dampness and harmonize the stomach
• Carefully dried to retain its characteristic strong fragrance
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows grayish-green to brownish leaves and stems with a crumbly, brittle texture. It carries a strong, characteristic aromatic fragrance, and decoctions typically taste warm, pungent, and mildly herbaceous.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other dampness-resolving herbs
• Brew as a light aromatic herbal tea
• Add to soups or congee for traditional culinary use
• Use in seasonal summer herbal drinks

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Guang Huo Xiang is traditionally used to transform dampness, revive the spleen, and harmonize the middle, especially in warm humid seasons. It is a key herb in classic formulas such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San and is commonly paired with herbs like Atractylodes and Poria. It is also traditionally simmered into summer teas or added to dishes for its aroma.

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