Yu Hu Die Butterfly Pea Seed Pods Mu Hu Die Dried Oroxylum indicum Herbal Tea 500g Bulk

Yu Hu Die (玉蝴蝶), also called Mu Hu Die (木蝴蝶) or Qian Zhang Zhi (千张纸), is the dried seed of Oroxylum indicum, a tree in the Bignoniaceae family. In TCM theory it is bitter, sweet, and cool, entering the Lung, Liver, and Stomach channels. Traditionally used to clear Lung heat, soothe the throat, and calm the Liver and Stomach, it is commonly steeped as a light herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Oroxylum indicum seeds known in TCM as Yu Hu Die or Mu Hu Die
• Sourced from Anhui province and supplied as a bulk raw botanical
• Traditionally associated with clearing Lung heat and soothing the throat
• Paper-thin winged seeds with a light, clean appearance ideal for herbal tea blends
• Suitable for daily steeping, decoctions, and pairing with chrysanthemum or licorice

Quality & Sensory

The seeds typically appear as thin, papery, translucent winged discs in pale yellow to light brown tones with a delicate, crisp texture. They carry a mild, faintly bitter aroma, and when steeped the infusion is typically light amber with a subtle bitter-sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a light herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with chrysanthemum or other cooling botanicals
• Blend into seasonal herbal drink mixes for throat comfort
• Use in traditional herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yu Hu Die is valued for its cooling nature and is traditionally used to clear Lung heat, benefit the throat and voice, and soothe Liver and Stomach disharmony. It is commonly steeped alone or paired with herbs such as pang da hai, chrysanthemum, or licorice for a soothing daily infusion, especially in dry seasons or for those who speak frequently.

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