Costus Root Powder Mu Xiang 500g Fine Ground Herbal Powder for Decoctions and Culinary Blends

Costus Root Powder, known in TCM as Mu Xiang (木香), from Aucklandia lappa root, offered as a fine low-temperature ground powder. In TCM theory Mu Xiang is acrid and bitter with warm nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. This 500g pack is a primary agricultural product for herbal decoctions, formulas, and culinary use, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient Mu Xiang powder made from dried costus root
• Botanical source Aucklandia lappa with Sichuan origin
• Low-temperature grinding preserves the natural aroma of the root
• Fine powder texture blends easily into decoctions and herbal formulas
• Custom powder blending and bulk wholesale available on request

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellow-brown to grayish brown with a fine, dry texture. It typically carries a strong aromatic, slightly camphor-like scent, and prepared decoctions traditionally taste bitter and pungent with a lasting aromatic finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to herbal decoctions prepared from a prescribed formula
• Blend into custom powder formulas combined with other ground herbs
• Use in small amounts for culinary seasoning of braised dishes
• Incorporate into congee or soup recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Mu Xiang is traditionally used to move qi and relieve stagnation, and it appears in many classical decoction formulas, often paired with herbs such as Sha Ren or Chen Pi. It is also traditionally added to soups and braised dishes in small amounts for its aromatic quality. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.

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