Wu Bei Zi (Galla chinensis) — Sulfur-Free Dried Gallnut, Sichuan Origin, 500g

Wu Bei Zi (Galla chinensis), also known as Chinese Gallnut or Rhus chinensis gall, is the dried gall formed on the Rhus chinensis tree by the Chinese sumac aphid, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wǔ Bèi Zǐ (五倍子). For centuries, Wu Bei Zi has been prized as an astringent, securing, and fire-clearing herb, traditionally used to restrain leakage, bind the intestines, and settle restless conditions. Its nature is sour, astringent, and neutral, making it a focused yet versatile herb for astringing the lungs, descending fire, and harmonizing the lower burner.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free, new-crop Chinese Gallnut
• Authentic Sichuan-origin Wu Bei Zi
• Dried Galla chinensis gallnut
• Traditional astringent food herb
• 500g bulk pack for daily use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sorted and dried to preserve its greyish-brown to dark amber color, hard and brittle texture, and faint, mildly astringent aroma. When decocted, the gallnut releases a deep, tart, and puckering infusion with a dry, mouth-coating finish, characteristic of its high tannin content.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Astringent tea blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Herbal foot soak formulas
• Daily wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Bei Zi is decocted into astringent tonics and medicinal soups to support the lungs, bind the intestines, and calm restless spirits. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas for restraining excessive discharge, and is also used in external washes and foot soaks. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other astringent herbs for a tart, grounding infusion.

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