Dried Mint Herb Bo He 500g Whole Peppermint Loose Leaves for Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Mint Herb, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷), from Mentha haplocalyx, offered as whole dried aerial herb in a 500g loose bag. In TCM theory, mint is pungent and cool and is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations, it is a versatile pantry botanical for daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried mint herb supplied as a 500g loose bulk bag
• Botanical source Mentha haplocalyx, known in TCM as Bo He (薄荷)
• Sun-dried whole aerial herb with natural aroma retained
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its cooling pungent nature
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Typically green to grayish-green whole herb with thin crinkled leaves and fine stems. It carries a distinct cool, refreshing minty aroma, and brewed tea typically tastes mildly sweet with a cooling menthol finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a refreshing herbal tea alone or with other botanicals
• Add to decoctions in traditional herbal preparations
• Use as a culinary herb for seasoning dishes and beverages
• Fill sachets or potpourri for a natural minty fragrance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bo He is traditionally used in cooling summer teas and herbal formulas, often paired with chrysanthemum or honeysuckle. It is a common ingredient in folk remedies for seasonal discomfort and is traditionally associated with soothing the throat. In the kitchen, fresh-dried mint is used in salads, drinks, and desserts across many cuisines.

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