Ling Xiang Cao Dried Lysimachia Foenum Graecum Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Aromatic Herb for Tea and Decoction

Ling Xiang Cao (灵香草), known as Ling Ling Xiang or Xun Cao, is the dried whole herb of Lysimachia foenum-graecum, a fragrant botanical long valued in Chinese herbal tradition. In TCM theory it is considered aromatic and is traditionally associated with dispersing dampness and refreshing the senses. Sold as a dried edible agricultural product, it is commonly prepared as tea, decoction, or culinary ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ling Xiang Cao 灵香草 dried whole herb from Anhui
• Botanical source Lysimachia foenum-graecum, a classic aromatic Chinese herb
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its warming aromatic nature
• Sun-dried whole herb with natural fragrance retained
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically slender dried stems and leaves in grayish-green to brown tones with a soft, brittle texture. The herb carries a distinct sweet, hay-like aroma that intensifies when warmed or brewed, yielding a mild, pleasantly fragrant infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a fragrant herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups or congee for aroma
• Use in seasonal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Ling Xiang Cao has been used in aromatic formulas and folk preparations, often paired with other dampness-resolving herbs in decoctions. It was historically included in sachets and seasonal blends for its sweet fragrance. Today it is commonly simmered as tea or added to herbal soups during humid seasons.

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