Metaplexis Seed Powder Tian Jiang Ke 天浆壳 Luo Mo Ground Herbal Powder 500g

Metaplexis Seed Powder, known in TCM as Tian Jiang Ke (天浆壳), is ground from the seeds of Metaplexis japonica, a climbing vine long used in Chinese folk herbalism. This finely milled powder is offered as a raw agricultural product for external or traditional preparation use. In traditional practice the plant is considered to have bitter and cooling properties. Store sealed at room temperature and use within the stated shelf life.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from Tian Jiang Ke (天浆壳) seeds of Metaplexis japonica
• Finely milled powder form for flexible traditional preparation
• Sourced from Anhui province as a raw agricultural product
• Traditional folk herb associated with cooling and bitter qualities in TCM
• 500g bulk pack suitable for repacking, blending, or further processing

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to tan with a fine, dry, free-flowing texture. It carries a mild, faintly grassy and slightly bitter aroma typical of Metaplexis seeds, with no added fragrance or flavoring.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction preparation
• Blending into custom herbal powder formulas
• Repacking for small-batch herbal use
• Culinary or folk herbal projects where ground seeds are called for

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk herbalism, Metaplexis seeds have traditionally been used in decoctions and ground powders, often paired with other herbs according to seasonal or regional practice. The vine is known by several folk names including Luo Mo (萝藦) and Lao Gua Piao (老瓜瓢). Traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance, it was commonly prepared by decocting or milling for use in household herbal recipes.

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