Cang Er Zi Powder Xanthium Fruit 500g Ultra Fine Ground Traditional Chinese Herb

Xanthium Fruit Powder, known in TCM as Cang Er Zi (苍耳子), ground from the dried fruits of Xanthium sibiricum. This roasted, ultra fine powder is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with opening the nasal passages and dispelling wind-dampness. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter with warm properties and enters the lung channel. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried Xanthium sibiricum fruits, a classic TCM herb
• Roasted Cang Er Zi processed into an ultra fine powder
• No additives and no sulfur fumigation, single-ingredient botanical
• Freshly milled in bulk with 24-month shelf life under normal storage
• Traditionally used in TCM for nasal and sinus-related herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to grayish brown with a fine, smooth texture. Roasted xanthium fruit carries a mild, slightly oily and nutty aroma with a pungent, bitter undertone characteristic of the dried fruit.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend into traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Incorporate into customized herbal powder formulas
• Use in folk external washes prepared from strained herbal infusions
• Add to seasonal herbal preparations in small amounts as traditionally done

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Cang Er Zi is pungent, bitter, and warm, entering the lung channel. It is traditionally associated with dispersing wind, opening the nasal passages, and dispelling wind-dampness, and appears in classic formulas such as Cang Er Zi San for nasal congestion. Traditionally it is decocted or used in powdered formulas, often paired with Xin Yi Hua or Bai Zhi. The fruit is customarily used roasted to moderate its properties.

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