Fennel Seed Xiao Hui Xiang 500g Dried Whole Herb for Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Fennel Seed, known in TCM as Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香), from Foeniculum vulgare. These small dried fruits are machine-cut and hand-sorted for a clean, uniform batch. In TCM theory, fennel is warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver, kidney, spleen, and stomach channels. Commonly used in decoctions, teas, and culinary spice blends. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Identifiable single herb: Xiao Hui Xiang (小茴香), dried fennel seed
• Botanical source: Foeniculum vulgare, dried ripe fruit
• Traditionally used in TCM for warming the middle and regulating qi
• Machine-cut and hand-sorted for consistent seed quality
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, teas, soups, and spice blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to brownish seeds with a slightly curved, oblong shape and fine longitudinal ridges. The aroma is characteristically sweet, warm, and anise-like. When brewed or decocted, the taste is typically warm, aromatic, and mildly sweet with a lingering spice note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal decoctions or warming teas
• Add to soups and stews as a traditional spice
• Use in congee or slow-cooked dishes for aromatic flavor
• Blend into culinary spice mixes for meat and vegetable dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xiao Hui Xiang is traditionally used to warm the kidney and dispel cold, regulate qi, and harmonize the stomach. It is a common ingredient in warming decoctions and is often paired with herbs such as Wu Zhu Yu or Gan Jiang in classical formulas. In folk and culinary tradition, fennel seed is widely added to braised dishes, soups, and spice packets, especially during colder seasons.

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