Tian Hua Fen Trichosanthes Root Slices 500g Dried Chinese Herbal Slices for Decoction and Culinary Use

Tian Hua Fen (天花粉) is the dried root of Trichosanthes kirilowii, a classic botanical in Traditional Chinese Medicine. These sliced pieces are supplied as a raw culinary herb for decoction, soups, and other traditional preparations. In TCM theory, Tian Hua Fen is considered sweet and slightly bitter with a cool nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and generating fluids. Store sealed in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Tian Hua Fen (天花粉) root slices from Trichosanthes kirilowii
• Sourced from Anhui province and supplied as a raw culinary botanical
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal formulas
• Cut into convenient slices for easy weighing, simmering, and storage
• 500g pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellowish-white to light beige with a firm, starchy texture and clean cut surfaces. They have a mild, faintly starchy aroma, and when simmered the liquid typically carries a light, slightly sweet and gently bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Used in congee and seasonal culinary preparations
• Combined with other botanicals in home herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tian Hua Fen has long been valued in heat-clearing and fluid-generating formulas, traditionally paired with herbs such as Ge Gen or Lu Gen in decoctions. It has also been used in folk preparations for seasonal wellness, often simmered with pear, lily bulb, or other cooling ingredients. The sliced form makes it convenient for daily decoction or soup pot use.

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