Wu Bei Zi Chinese Gallnuts 500g Dried Galla Chinensis Traditional Herb

Chinese Gallnuts, known in TCM as Wu Bei Zi (五倍子), are dried galls from Rhus chinensis and related sumac species. Traditionally associated with astringent properties, they are valued in classical herbal practice for external washes and decoctions. In TCM theory they are considered sour, salty, and cold. This dried botanical is supplied for traditional herbal preparation and should be used under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chinese gallnuts supplied as a raw traditional botanical
• Known in TCM as Wu Bei Zi 五倍子 from Rhus chinensis galls
• Traditionally associated with astringent qualities in classical formulas
• Carefully dried whole galls with natural texture preserved
• Commonly used in external washes and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically greyish-brown to dark brown horn-shaped galls with a hard, brittle texture and slightly velvety surface. The aroma is mild and astringent, and a prepared decoction typically tastes strongly astringent and tannic.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional external wash
• Simmered into herbal decoctions under professional guidance
• Used in classical astringent formulas
• Incorporated into traditional foot soak blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Bei Zi has traditionally been used for its astringent nature, often prepared by decoction for external washing or included in classical formulas. It has also been traditionally combined with other herbs in topical applications. In TCM theory it enters the lung, kidney, and large intestine channels and is regarded as sour, salty, and cold.

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