Premium Xiang Sha Fragrant Amomum Dried Herb 500g Traditional Culinary Spice

Fragrant Amomum, known in TCM as Xiang Sha (香砂), is the dried fruit of Amomum villosum, a prized aromatic botanical. Traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels, it is valued in herbal practice for its warm, aromatic character. This pre-packaged dried herb is air-dried and suitable for decoctions, soups, and culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Xiang Sha (香砂) dried amomum fruit from a licensed Chinese producer
• Botanical source Amomum villosum, a classic aromatic TCM herb
• Air-dried whole fruit preserving natural volatile aroma
• Traditionally used in decoctions and culinary spice blends
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged format for regular herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are dark brown to reddish-brown with a wrinkled, oval surface and a firm texture. They carry a strong, warm, camphor-like aromatic scent, and when decocted they release a pungent, slightly acrid taste with lingering fragrance.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Added to braised dishes and slow-cooked soups as an aromatic spice
• Used in marinades and spice packets for meat dishes
• Incorporated into seasonal congee recipes for warm aromatic flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Xiang Sha is traditionally associated with moving qi and transforming dampness, and it is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang. In folk practice, the whole fruits are often cracked and added to braises, soups, and spice packets to lend a warm, penetrating aroma. It is also used in small amounts in congee and seasonal dishes.

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