Dried Houttuynia Herb Yu Xing Cao Fish Mint Sliced Chinese Herbal Tea Material 500g

Dried Houttuynia Herb, known in TCM as Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草), from Houttuynia cordata, is the dried aerial part of the plant, cut into slices for convenient use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, with a characteristically acrid flavor and slightly cold nature. Commonly simmered as a herbal tea or added to culinary preparations, it should be used according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yu Xing Cao (鱼腥草) dried herb, a classic Chinese botanical
• Botanical source Houttuynia cordata, sliced for easy brewing and cooking
• Traditionally used in TCM for heat-clearing and dampness-resolving purposes
• Versatile raw herb suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary dishes
• Sealed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for freshness

Quality & Sensory

The sliced herb typically shows a dull green to brownish color with a dry, brittle texture. It carries the distinctive pungent, fishy aroma characteristic of the species, and when simmered it typically yields a light herbal infusion with a mildly acrid, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone herbal tea or infusion
• Add to soups and decoctions in traditional cooking
• Combine with other herbs in seasonal wellness recipes
• Use in culinary dishes where fresh or dried houttuynia is called for

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yu Xing Cao has long been simmered alone or with other herbs as a daily tea, especially in southern China where it is valued as a cooling summer beverage. It is also traditionally added to soups and congee, and folk practice often pairs it with herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum in heat-clearing decoctions.

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