Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) — Dried Chinese Herbal Flower for Tea & Decoction

Qu Mai (Dianthus superbus) is the dried aerial part of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qú Mài (瞿麦), also called Fringed Pink. For centuries, Qu Mai has been prized as a cooling, damp-clearing herb used to support urinary wellness, ease heat, and promote smooth flow of fluids. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet traditional herb for clearing heat and supporting the lower burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional heat-clearing food herb
• Dried Qu Mai aerial parts
• Dianthus superbus
• Suitable for tea and decoction
• Sun-dried, clean quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its greenish-brown color, delicate leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, it yields a light, slightly bitter infusion with a clean herbal finish, blending well with other cooling herbs in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional decoctions
• Seasonal cooling formulas
• Daily wellness teas
• Herbal soup ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qu Mai is decocted into teas and formulas to support urinary comfort and clear heat during warm seasons. It is often paired with herbs like Fu Ling, Ze Xie, and Hua Shi in traditional decoctions. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling herbs for a light, refreshing infusion.

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