Dried Lemongrass Stalk Segments Xiang Mao Cao Cymbopogon Citratus Culinary Herb Hot Pot Seasoning 500g

Dried Lemongrass Stalk Segments, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草), from Cymbopogon citratus, cut from the fragrant grass stalk. This whole-form culinary herb is valued in traditional practice for its cooling nature and acrid flavor, traditionally associated with dispersing wind and relieving stagnation. Widely used in Southeast Asian and Chinese cooking for soups, hot pot, and marinades. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food-grade botanical and does not replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried lemongrass stalk segments in natural cut form
• Botanical source Cymbopogon citratus known as Xiang Mao Cao 香茅草
• Traditionally used in TCM for its cooling acrid flavor and aromatic qualities
• Sourced from Sichuan and packed as a 500g food-grade agricultural product
• Ideal for hot pot seasoning soups curries teas and marinades

Quality & Sensory

Segments typically show pale green to straw-yellow stalk pieces with a fibrous texture. The aroma is typically strongly citrusy and lemon-like, and the flavor when simmered or brewed is typically bright, zesty, and gently refreshing with a clean herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in hot pot broth or soup bases for citrus aroma
• Brew as a light herbal tea infusion
• Add to curries stews and marinades
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary dishes

Traditional Uses

In traditional practice, lemongrass is valued as an aromatic digestive herb and is commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, and teas, often paired with ginger and other warming or cooling botanicals depending on the season. In folk use it is a familiar ingredient in Southeast Asian and Yunnan-style cooking, added to broths, grilled dishes, and herbal beverages for its refreshing citrus character.

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