Dried Patchouli Herb Guang Huo Xiang 1kg Wholesale Bulk Pogostemon cablin Aromatic TCM Herb

Dried Patchouli Herb, known in TCM as Guang Huo Xiang (广藿香), from Pogostemon cablin, consisting of dried aerial parts of the plant. In TCM theory it is aromatic, acrid in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Sold as a bulk edible agricultural product sourced from Guangxi, it is commonly used in herbal decoctions and culinary applications. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Bulk 1kg pack of dried Guang Huo Xiang suitable for wholesale and daily herbal use
• Botanical source is Pogostemon cablin, a classic aromatic TCM herb
• Sourced from Guangxi, a recognized production region for this herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its aromatic properties and dampness-resolving role
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green to brownish leaves and stems with a crumbly, fibrous texture. It carries a strong, characteristic aromatic fragrance that is minty and earthy. When decocted, the liquid typically has a warm herbal aroma with a slightly pungent, bittersweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Brewed as a light aromatic herbal tea
• Added to soups and congee in small amounts for flavor
• Used in culinary seasoning for regional dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Guang Huo Xiang is traditionally used to transform dampness, harmonize the middle burner, and relieve nausea, and it is a key herb in classic formulas such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San. It is often paired with herbs like Perilla leaf and Atractylodes rhizome in summer decoctions. Traditionally it is also used in seasonal herbal teas during humid weather.

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