Houttuynia Powder Yu Xing Cao 500g Fish Mint Herbal Powder for Tea and Culinary Use

Houttuynia Powder, known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), is milled from the whole herb of Houttuynia cordata. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness. This finely ground powder is convenient for teas, broths, and culinary blends. Store in a cool dry place. This product is a food item and does not replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient powder made from Houttuynia cordata whole herb
• Known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao 鱼腥草, a classic heat-clearing herb
• Finely milled texture mixes easily into teas, soups, and recipes
• Sourced from mainland China and sold as an edible agricultural product
• 500g bulk-friendly pack with a 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically greenish-brown to gray-green with a fine, dry texture. It carries the herb's characteristic pungent, slightly fishy aroma, and when brewed or cooked it typically tastes fresh, pungent, and mildly astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Add to soups and broths during cooking
• Blend into congee or porridge
• Incorporate into culinary recipes and herbal mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Xing Cao is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it has long been used in folk herbalism as a daily tea or cooked alongside soups and congee. In southern China the fresh herb is a popular seasonal vegetable, and the dried powder offers a convenient way to add it to broths and herbal blends.

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