Wild Chinese Gall Wu Bei Zi Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Botanical

Chinese Gall, known in TCM as Wu Bei Zi (五倍子), is the dried gall produced on Rhus chinensis and related sumac species. Traditionally classified as astringent and cold in nature, it is associated with the lung, kidney, and large intestine channels. This wild-grade herb is sun-dried whole galls, commonly ground into powder or used in traditional external preparations. Store frozen to preserve quality.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-grade Wu Bei Zi (五倍子) dried galls, a classic astringent herb in TCM
• Botanical source is Rhus chinensis and related sumac species
• Sun-dried whole galls with natural astringent character
• Can be ground into fine powder for traditional external applications
• Often paired with She Chuang Zi (蛇床子) in traditional herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Whole galls typically appear grayish-brown with a hard, brittle texture and hollow interior. They have a mild, slightly astringent aroma, and a strongly astringent, tannic taste when sampled. Select pieces are uniform in size and free from visible mold or debris.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into powder for traditional external washes or compresses
• Used in folk herbal foot soak blends
• Incorporated into traditional astringent formulas
• Stored as a long-term pantry herb for herbal practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Wu Bei Zi is valued for its astringent quality and is traditionally associated with consolidating and binding functions. Folk practice commonly uses the ground powder in external washes, sitz baths, or combined with herbs such as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子). It has also been decocted for topical rinses in seasonal herbal care routines.

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