Mu Hu Die Dried Oroxylum indicum Seeds Butterfly Pea Tree Herb for Herbal Decoction 500g

Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶), also called Yu Hu Die or Qian Zhang Zhi, is the dried seed of Oroxylum indicum, a tree long used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the Lung and Liver channels and is valued for its light, bitter-sweet character. These whole seeds are supplied as a raw culinary herb for decoction or tea preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not a substitute for medicine and not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Oroxylum indicum supplied as a raw Chinese herb
• Known in TCM as Mu Hu Die 木蝴蝶 with alternate names Yu Hu Die and Qian Zhang Zhi
• Traditionally associated with the Lung and Liver channels in TCM theory
• Whole natural form suitable for decoction or herbal tea preparation
• Sourced from Guangxi and packed in a 500g sealed unit

Quality & Sensory

The seeds typically appear as thin, papery, winged flakes in pale white to light tan shades with a small seed at the center. They are very lightweight and crisp, with a mild herbal aroma. When simmered, the infusion is traditionally described as slightly bitter with a faint sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a light herbal tea
• Added to culinary herbal preparations
• Blended with other herbs in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mu Hu Die is traditionally associated with clearing Lung heat and soothing the throat, and it is a common ingredient in herbal teas and decoctions for seasonal throat comfort. It is often paired with herbs such as Pang Da Hai or Jin Yin Hua in traditional throat-soothing infusions. The thin papery seeds are typically simmered briefly or steeped in hot water.

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