White Pharbitis Seed Bai Qian Niu Zi 500g Dried Sichuan Herb for Traditional Decoctions

White Pharbitis Seed, known in TCM as Bai Qian Niu Zi (白牵牛子), is the dried seed of Pharbitis nil or Pharbitis hederacea. Sourced from Sichuan and supplied as unsorted whole seeds in a resealable 500g bag, this raw botanical is traditionally associated with promoting the flow of water and food stagnation in classical herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and bitter in flavor and cold in nature, entering the lung, kidney, and large intestine channels. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Qian Niu Zi (白牵牛子) dried seeds from Sichuan
• Whole unsorted seeds in natural form with no further processing
• 500g resealable bag with 24-month shelf life when stored sealed
• Traditionally used in TCM for water retention and food stagnation patterns
• Suitable for decoction preparation under qualified herbal guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are spherical to slightly faceted, pale yellowish-white to grayish-white in color, with a hard smooth surface and a faint characteristic aroma. When decocted, the resulting liquid typically carries a mildly acrid, bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Ground and incorporated into classical herbal formulas
• Used in TCM herbal study and reference collections
• Culinary or wellness use under professional herbal guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Qian Niu Zi is traditionally associated with draining water downward and reducing food stagnation, and it appears in classical formulas for edema patterns and accumulated food. Traditionally it is used after dry-frying in many preparations and is often combined with other draining herbs such as Da Huang or Gan Sui in historical decoctions. It has also been traditionally used externally in folk practice. Professional guidance is recommended for any use.

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