Dried Huo Xiang Agastache Herb 500g Natural Sun Dried Aromatic Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Huo Xiang (藿香), also called Agastache or Patchouli Herb, from Agastache rugosa, with leaves and stems naturally sun dried. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. This aromatic herb is commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary preparations. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Huo Xiang herb with leaves, sold as a 500g small pack
• Botanical source Agastache rugosa, a classic aromatic Chinese herb
• Naturally sun dried to retain its characteristic fragrance
• Traditionally used in TCM to resolve dampness and harmonize the middle
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried herb shows green to grayish green leaves with slender stems and a soft, brittle texture. It carries a strong characteristic aromatic scent, and when brewed or decocted it yields a fragrant, mildly pungent and refreshing taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as an aromatic herbal tea, often paired with other herbs
• Simmer in decoctions following traditional herbal formulas
• Add to soups or congee for a fragrant herbal note
• Use in culinary dishes as a traditional flavoring herb

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huo Xiang is traditionally used to transform dampness, harmonize the middle burner, and relieve summer damp discomfort. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Huo Xiang Zheng Qi style preparations and is often combined with herbs like Perilla leaf and Poria. In folk use it also appears in summer herbal drinks and regional cuisine, especially in southern China.

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