Mu Hu Die Dried Butterfly Pea Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Butterfly Pea Herb, known in TCM as Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶) and also called Qian Zhang Zhi (千张纸), from Oroxylum indicum. These thin papery seed wing slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the throat in TCM theory. Typically simmered in decoctions or steeped as a light herbal infusion, they are valued for their delicate form and long history in traditional wellness practice. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶) seed wings from Oroxylum indicum
• Also known as Qian Zhang Zhi (千张纸) or Yu Hu Die (玉蝴蝶) in Chinese herbal tradition
• Thin papery slices with a distinctive butterfly-like appearance
• Traditionally used in TCM for throat comfort and heat-clearing formulas
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown with a thin, papery, translucent texture. The slices are lightweight and brittle, with a faint herbal aroma. When steeped or decocted, the infusion is typically mild and slightly bitter with a subtle cooling character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a light herbal infusion alone or with other herbs
• Simmer in traditional decoctions with chrysanthemum or licorice
• Blend into herbal tea mixes for daily wellness routines
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mu Hu Die is traditionally associated with the lung and liver channels and is traditionally used to clear heat and soothe the throat. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Pang Da Hai or Jin Yin Hua in decoctions and infusions. Traditional practice also includes steeping it as a simple tea during dry or warm seasons.

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