Wu Bei Zi Powder (Galla chinensis) — Dried Gallnut Astringent Herb, 500g

Wu Bei Zi Powder (Galla chinensis) is the finely milled, sun-dried gallnut of the Rhus chinensis tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wǔ Bèi Zǐ (五倍子). Long honored as a powerful astringent herb, Wu Bei Zi has been prized for its ability to restrain and consolidate, traditionally used to address patterns of leakage and discharge such as excessive sweating, chronic cough, and loose stools. Its nature is sour, astringent, and neutral, making it a focused yet versatile herb for securing the body's essence and preventing undue loss of fluids.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional astringent herb (Galla chinensis)
• Sun-dried and finely milled powder
• Known as Wu Bei Zi in TCM
• 500g value pack for daily use
• Food-herb ingredient for teas and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and milled to a fine, uniform powder that preserves its dark grey-brown color and dry, slightly resinous texture. It carries a mild, earthy aroma with a distinctly sour and astringent taste. When decocted or steeped, it yields a dark, tannin-rich infusion with a puckering, drying mouthfeel characteristic of its high gallotannin content.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and teas
• Traditional astringent formulas
• Foot soak and external wash blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily herbal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Bei Zi is decocted into astringent tonics and formulas, often paired with herbs like Schisandra (Wu Wei Zi) and Pomegranate Rind to support the body's consolidating functions. It is also used in external washes and foot soaks, where its tannin-rich nature is valued for tightening and drying. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other astringent herbs for a dark, sour infusion.

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