Lemongrass Powder Xiang Mao Cao Cymbopogon Citratus Ground Culinary Herb 500g

Lemongrass Powder, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草), is ground from the dried leaves and stalks of Cymbopogon citratus. This finely milled aromatic herb carries a bright citrusy character long valued in traditional herbal practice and Southeast Asian cooking. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and dampness. Suitable for teas, broths, and culinary blends, it is a food-grade agricultural product and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground lemongrass powder milled from dried Cymbopogon citratus leaves and stalks
• Known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草), a citrus-aromatic herb in traditional Chinese practice
• Traditionally associated with dispersing wind and dampness in TCM theory
• Freshly ground to order with a 365-day shelf life when stored cool and dry
• Versatile for herbal teas, soups, broths, marinades, and Southeast Asian dishes

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically pale green to light yellow with a fine, dry texture. It carries a strong fresh lemon aroma, and when brewed or simmered it typically yields a light citrusy taste with warm, slightly gingery undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep into a warm citrusy herbal tea
• Simmer in soups, broths, and tom yum style dishes
• Blend into marinades, curry pastes, and spice mixes
• Stir into congee or seasonal wellness drinks

Traditional Uses

In traditional practice, Xiang Mao Cao is valued as a warm, acrid aromatic herb traditionally used to dispel wind and dampness and to relieve discomfort. It has long been simmered in decoctions, brewed as a daily tea, or added to soups and congee, and it remains a staple pairing with ginger and other aromatics in Southeast Asian cooking and folk herbal routines.

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