Dried Houttuynia Herb Yu Xing Cao Fish Mint Loose Herbal Tea Material 500g Sichuan

Dried Houttuynia Herb, known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), from Houttuynia cordata, is the dried whole plant of a traditional Chinese herb sourced from Sichuan. Sun-dried and sold as loose bulk material, it is commonly used for herbal tea and decoctions. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a medicine, and should be used as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草) dried Houttuynia cordata whole herb from Sichuan
• Sun-dried loose bulk form suitable as raw material for herbal tea and decoctions
• Traditionally used in TCM for clearing heat and supporting dampness resolution
• New-crop dried herb with an 18-month shelf life under cool dry storage
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product for safe everyday herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically appears in muted green to brownish-green segments with a dry, slightly brittle texture. It carries a characteristic pungent, fishy-fresh aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid typically tastes mildly grassy and herbal with a faintly fishy undertone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a simple herbal tea with hot water
• Simmer into a traditional decoction
• Add to soups as a culinary herb
• Use as bulk raw material for herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Xing Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxins and dampness. Folk use includes brewing the dried herb alone as a daily tea, simmering it in decoctions, or adding fresh and dried forms to soups, a custom especially popular in Sichuan and southwestern China during warm seasons. It is often paired with other cooling herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in traditional preparations.

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