Wild Houttuynia Herb Yu Xing Cao Dried Fish Mint Leaves for Herbal Tea 500g Premium Grade

Dried Houttuynia Herb, known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), from Houttuynia cordata, the dried leaf and aerial parts of the plant. This premium wild-crafted grade is sun-dried and pre-packaged. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and its leaves are commonly prepared as a simple herbal tea. Store frozen to preserve freshness and aroma.

Key Selling Points

• Premium wild-crafted grade dried Houttuynia cordata leaves
• Known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao 鱼腥草, a classic heat-clearing herb
• Sun-dried whole leaves suitable for brewing as a standalone herbal tea
• Pre-packaged 500g supply with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen
• Traditionally valued in southern Chinese folk practice for daily seasonal wellness

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried leaves show a green to yellowish-green color with a dry, brittle texture. They carry the herb's characteristic pungent, fishy aroma that softens after brewing. The tea typically tastes mildly grassy and slightly fishy with a clean, refreshing finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep dried leaves in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea
• Simmer briefly to make a stronger traditional decoction
• Blend with other heat-clearing herbs for seasonal summer drinks
• Rehydrate and use as a culinary herb in southern Chinese dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Xing Cao is traditionally classified as cooling and is associated with the lung channel. It has long been used in folk herbalism as a summer tea and in simple decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Hua or Lu Gen in traditional heat-clearing formulas. In Guizhou and Yunnan cuisine the fresh herb is also eaten as a vegetable, and the dried leaves are a convenient way to keep this traditional herb on hand.

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