Bo He Stems (Mentha haplocalyx) — Dried Food-Herb Mint Stems for Tea & Soup
$4.36
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Description
Bo He Stems (Mentha haplocalyx) are the dried stems of a beloved food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bò Hé (薄荷). Also called Field Mint, Bo He has been prized for centuries as a cooling, refreshing herb used to disperse wind-heat, clear the head, and brighten the senses. Its nature is pungent and cool, making it a light yet invigorating herb for soothing the Liver and Lung channels and refreshing the spirit.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional cooling food herb
- Dried Bo He mint stems
- Mentha haplocalyx
- Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
- Clean, new-crop quality
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale green color, slender texture, and fresh minty aroma. When brewed, the stems release a light, cool, and subtly sweet flavor with a clean, refreshing finish, adding a bright note to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Stems |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Bo He |
| Botanical Name | Mentha haplocalyx |
| Form | Dried Stems |
| Primary Use | Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient |
| Processing | Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal cooling drinks
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Bo He is decocted into teas, soups, and cooling summer drinks to support daily refreshment during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in summer tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and mulberry leaf. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling herbs for a light, refreshing infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Bo He?
A: Bo He is the common Chinese name for dried stems of Mentha haplocalyx, also called Field Mint. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Bo He?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Bo He is associated with dispersing wind-heat, clearing the head, and refreshing the spirit. It is often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal refreshment.
Q: How do I use dried Bo He stems?
A: Rinse the stems and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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