Huoxiang Powder Agastache Rugosa Fine Ground Chinese Herbal Powder 500g

Huoxiang Powder, known in TCM as Huo Xiang (藿香), is a fine ground powder prepared from the dried aerial parts of Pogostemon cablin or related Agastache herbs. Traditionally associated with aromatic, acrid qualities that enter the Spleen, Stomach, and Lung channels, it is valued in herbal practice for its fragrant character. This unsulfured, freshly milled powder suits culinary and traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Fine ground Huo Xiang powder milled from dried patchouli herb
• Botanical source Pogostemon cablin, a classic aromatic TCM herb
• No sulfur fumigation or additives, naturally processed
• Freshly milled to order in bulk for consistent fineness
• Suitable for herbal blends, decoctions, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically greenish-brown to grayish-green with a soft, fine texture. It carries a strong characteristic aromatic fragrance, slightly minty and earthy, with a pungent, mildly bitter taste when tasted or brewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend into herbal decoction powders according to formula
• Add to soups or congee for traditional aromatic flavor
• Use in culinary seasoning for regional dishes
• Incorporate into custom herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Huo Xiang is traditionally used to aromatically transform dampness and harmonize the middle burner, and it appears in classic preparations such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San. Traditionally it is paired with herbs like Cang Zhu and Hou Po in summer formulas, and the fragrant leaf has long been used in folk practice for seasonal herbal teas and culinary dishes.

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