Dried Lemongrass Xiang Mao Cao 500g Sun Dried Culinary Herb for Tea Soup and Cooking

Dried Lemongrass, known in TCM as Xiang Mao Cao (香茅草), from Cymbopogon citratus, is the sun-dried stalk of a fragrant lemon-scented grass. Traditionally associated with a warm, acrid nature and a dispersing, dampness-resolving character in TCM theory, it is widely used in Southeast Asian and Chinese cooking, herbal teas, and soups. This 500g pack of dried stalks is a food-grade agricultural product for culinary and tea preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Sun-dried lemongrass stalks with a natural citrus aroma
• Botanical source Cymbopogon citratus, known as Xiang Mao Cao in Chinese
• 500g bulk pack suitable for tea, soup, and culinary use
• Simple air-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Versatile herb for Southeast Asian dishes, broths, and herbal infusions

Quality & Sensory

The dried stalks typically show a pale green to straw-yellow color with a fibrous, layered texture. They carry a strong lemony fragrance, and when simmered or steeped they release a bright citrus flavor with a mild grassy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a refreshing lemongrass herbal tea
• Simmer in soups, broths, and curries for citrus aroma
• Add to marinades and stir-fries in Southeast Asian cooking
• Brew with ginger or other herbs for a warm seasonal drink

Traditional Uses

In traditional practice, lemongrass has long been valued as a fragrant culinary and household herb. It is commonly simmered in soups and curries, steeped as a daily tea, and paired with ginger, mint, or chrysanthemum in herbal blends. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and resolving dampness, and it is often used in warm drinks during humid or cold seasons.

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