He Shi鹤虱Dried Carpesium Fruit 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

He Shi (鹤虱), also called Qie Yi Zi (窃衣子), is the dried fruit of Carpesium abrotanoides, a traditional Chinese herb supplied as sun-dried whole fruits for food-grade initial processing. In TCM theory it is considered bitter, pungent, and neutral in nature. Traditionally associated with digestive wellness in classical herbal practice, it is typically used in decoctions under professional guidance. This product is a raw agricultural botanical and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic He Shi (鹤虱) dried fruit sourced from Guangdong, China
• Botanical source Carpesium abrotanoides, known as North He Shi (北鹤虱)
• Sun-dried whole fruits with simple initial processing for food use
• Traditionally valued in TCM for digestive and parasitic-related herbal formulas
• Supplied as a 500g raw agricultural product suitable for decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, oblong fruits with a grayish-brown to dark brown surface and a slightly rough texture. The aroma is characteristically faint and herbaceous, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a mild bitter, pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in classical herbal formulas under professional guidance
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal preparations in TCM practice
• Stored as a raw botanical for long-term herbal pantry use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, He Shi has long been associated with supporting digestive comfort and is traditionally included in formulas targeting intestinal parasites, often paired with herbs such as Shi Jun Zi (使君子) and Ku Lian Pi (苦楝皮). It is typically prepared by decoction and used under the direction of a qualified TCM practitioner.

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