Xiang Ru Herb (Mosla chinensis) — Dried Food-Herb for Summer Tea & Decoction, 500g
Price range: $5.18 through $5.66
Description
Xiang Ru (Mosla chinensis), also written as Xiang Ru Cao or Xiang Ru, is the dried aerial part of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xiāng Rú (香薷). Long prized as a summer-season herb, Xiang Ru has been used to release the exterior, transform dampness, and harmonize the middle burner during hot, humid weather. Its nature is pungent and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet aromatic herb traditionally associated with dispelling summerheat and easing the heaviness of damp climates.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional summer food herb for damp, humid seasons
- Dried aerial parts of Mosla chinensis
- Also known as Xiang Ru Cao and Xiang Ru
- Suitable for teas, decoctions, and summer soup packs
- Sun-dried, clean 500g portion
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its soft green-brown color, lightly fuzzy texture, and fresh, mint-like aroma. When brewed, the herb releases a warm, aromatic, slightly pungent infusion with a gentle herbal sweetness, leaving a clean, cooling sensation on the palate that is especially welcome in warm weather.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Xiang Ru |
| Botanical Name | Mosla chinensis |
| Form | Dried Aerial Parts |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Summer herbal tea
- Traditional decoction
- Seasonal soup pack ingredient
- Damp-weather daily brew
- Herbal blend component
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Xiang Ru is decocted alone or with other summer herbs to make a light, aromatic tea that helps the body adjust to hot, humid weather. It is a classic ingredient in summer soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like white hyacinth bean, lotus leaf, and mint. In daily life, it is brewed as a simple seasonal infusion or added to congee and light broths for a fresh, herbaceous note.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Xiang Ru?
A: Xiang Ru is the common Chinese name for the dried aerial parts of Mosla chinensis, also written as Xiang Ru Cao. It is a traditional food herb used in teas and decoctions, especially during summer.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Xiang Ru?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Xiang Ru is associated with releasing the exterior, transforming dampness, and harmonizing the middle burner. It is often used in summer teas and soup packs for seasonal adjustment.
Q: How do I use dried Xiang Ru?
A: Rinse a small amount and brew it in hot water as a tea, or simmer it briefly with soup ingredients. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500 grams of fragrant grass, 500g of fragrant grass powder |
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