Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare) — Gansu-Grown Food Herb & Culinary Spice, 500g
$5.72
Description
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xiǎo Huí Xiāng (小茴香), is the dried ripe fruit of a beloved food-herb and culinary spice. Grown in Gansu Province and sun-dried in the traditional manner, this small, greenish-brown seed has been prized for centuries as a warming, qi-moving herb used to ease the middle burner, dispel cold, and harmonize the Stomach and Spleen. Its nature is warm and its flavor is pungent and sweet, making it a gentle yet effective herb for both the kitchen and the herbal pantry.
Key Selling Points
- Food-herb (药食同源) fennel seed from Gansu Province
- Naturally sun-dried to preserve aroma and color
- Warm, pungent-sweet seed that enters the Liver, Kidney, Spleen, and Stomach channels
- Dual use as a culinary spice and a traditional herbal ingredient
- 500g value pack, freshly sourced and direct from origin
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its characteristic pale green to brownish color, its slender curved shape, and its fine longitudinal ridges. The seeds release a warm, sweet, licorice-like aroma when crushed or warmed. When steeped or decocted, they yield a gentle, slightly sweet and aromatic infusion with a soft, warming finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb & Culinary Spice |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel Seed) |
| Botanical Name | Foeniculum vulgare |
| Origin | Gansu Province, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Culinary seasoning for soups, stews, and braised dishes
- Herbal tea blends for daily warmth and digestive comfort
- Traditional medicinal food soups and congee
- Spice blends and pickling recipes
- Baking and aromatic cooking
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Xiao Hui Xiang is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support digestive ease and dispel cold from the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soups, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and star anise. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a gentle, aromatic infusion that brings comfort after meals.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Xiao Hui Xiang?
A: Xiao Hui Xiang is the common Chinese name for fennel seed, the dried ripe fruit of Foeniculum vulgare. It is a traditional food herb and culinary spice used in both cooking and herbal practice.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of fennel seed?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, fennel seed is associated with warming the middle burner, dispelling cold, and harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen. It is often used in soups, teas, and congee for daily digestive comfort.
Q: How do I use fennel seed?
A: Fennel seed can be added whole or lightly crushed to soups, stews, and braised dishes, or steeped in hot water as a tea. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Cumin 0 5kg, Cumin powder 0 5kg |
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