Fu Xiao Mai Dried Floating Wheat Bulk 1 jin 500g Huai Wheat Traditional TCM Herb
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Description
Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦), dried floating wheat grains from Triticum aestivum, is a traditional Chinese herbal material made from lightweight, immature wheat kernels that float on water. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and cool in nature, traditionally associated with the Heart channel. This sun-dried bulk grain is suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and congee, and is not a substitute for medicine.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦) dried floating wheat from Henan, China
- Botanical source Triticum aestivum, lightweight immature grains selected for floating quality
- Sun-dried and air-dried processing with no further refining
- Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and cooling herbal teas
- Bulk loose grain format sold by the jin, ideal for herbal shops and home decoction


Quality & Sensory
The grains are typically pale yellow to light golden, slender and shriveled, with a dry, lightweight texture. They typically carry a mild, grainy wheat aroma, and when simmered yield a light, subtly sweet and starchy taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried raw herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 浮小麦 |
| Pinyin | Fu Xiao Mai |
| Botanical Name | Triticum aestivum |
| Plant Part | Immature wheat grain |
| Net Weight | 500 g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Brew as a light cooling wheat tea
- Add to congee or grain porridge
- Combine with other TCM herbs such as Ma Huang Gen in traditional formulas


Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese medicine, Fu Xiao Mai is traditionally associated with nourishing the Heart and calming spontaneous sweating, and it is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Gan Mai Da Zao Tang together with Gan Cao and Da Zao. Folk practice also uses it in light summer wheat teas and soothing grain congees.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Fu Xiao Mai?
A: Fu Xiao Mai (浮小麦) is dried floating wheat, made from lightweight immature grains of Triticum aestivum that float on water. It is a traditional Chinese herbal material sold as a raw edible agricultural product.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet and cool and traditionally associated with the Heart channel. It has traditionally been used in decoctions and teas, notably in Gan Mai Da Zao Tang.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, brewed as a mild wheat tea, or cooked into congee. It is often combined with licorice root and jujube dates in traditional practice.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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