Fennel Seed Powder (Foeniculum vulgare) — Dried Food-Herb Spice, 500g Bulk

Fennel Seed Powder (Foeniculum vulgare) is the finely milled seed of a beloved food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xiǎo Huí Xiāng (小茴香). Also called Fennel or Xiao Hui Xiang, it has been prized for centuries as a warming, qi-regulating spice used in both kitchens and herbal formulas. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a gentle yet effective herb for warming the middle, dispersing cold, and harmonizing the digestive system.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming food herb
• Naturally sun-dried fennel seeds
• Finely milled powder, 500g bulk
• Foeniculum vulgare
• Suitable for cooking and herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and finely milled to preserve its pale green-brown color, soft powdery texture, and sweet, licorice-like aroma. When brewed or added to warm dishes, it releases a gentle, warmly sweet flavor with subtle notes of anise, adding depth to both culinary and herbal preparations.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Culinary spice for soups and stews
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal warming dishes
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xiao Hui Xiang is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support digestive comfort during cold seasons. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a gently sweet, aromatic infusion.

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