Goose Tube Stone E Guan Shi Dried Mineral Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient

Goose Tube Stone, known in TCM as E Guan Shi (鹅管石), is a natural mineral material traditionally sourced from stalactitic formations such as Stalactite, related to calcium carbonate deposits. Sold as dried raw pieces for decoction use, it is traditionally associated with supporting lung and kidney channels in classical formulas. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic E Guan Shi (鹅管石) mineral herb supplied as dried raw pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and classical formulas
• Naturally formed tubular stalactitic material with a pale stony appearance
• Dried and sorted with no added sulfur fumigation
• Suitable for herbal shops, practitioners, and home decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to grayish white with a tubular or cylindrical stony form and a hard, brittle texture. The material is odorless with a bland, slightly earthy mineral taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Combined with lung-supporting herbs in classical formulas
• Used in long-simmered herbal soups following traditional recipes
• Stocked by herbal shops and TCM pharmacies as a raw mineral ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, E Guan Shi is traditionally associated with the lung and kidney channels and has historically been used in decoctions aimed at warming the lung and supporting kidney yang. It is typically decocted first or simmered for an extended period and is often paired with herbs such as Bu Gu Zhi or Hu Tao Ren in classical formulas. Traditional use only; consult a qualified practitioner before use.

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