Black Morning Glory Seed Powder Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Fine Ground Herbal Powder 500g

Black Morning Glory Seed Powder, known in TCM as Hei Chou (黑丑), from the seeds of Pharbitis nil, also listed as Ipomoea nil. This finely ground powder is traditionally associated with promoting water movement and supporting digestive regularity in classical herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and neutral to cold in nature, entering the lung, kidney, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in small amounts within professional formulas; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled black morning glory seed powder freshly ground from whole seeds
• Botanical source is Pharbitis nil, the seed known in TCM as Hei Chou
• Traditionally associated with water metabolism and bowel regularity in classical formulas
• Whole-seed form with no added processing aids, packaged as a 500g retail pack
• Suited to herbalists and home users preparing traditional external or formula applications

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically dark brown to blackish with a fine, dry, free-flowing texture and a faint earthy, slightly nutty aroma. Prepared in water it typically yields a dark infusion with a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blended into traditional herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Incorporated into external herbal pastes and topical applications
• Added to herbal foot soak blends in traditional practice
• Used by herbal shops for custom formula compounding

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Hei Chou has long been used in small doses within classical purgative and water-draining formulas, often paired with herbs such as Da Huang or Gan Sui in traditional texts. Folk practice also employed the powdered seed in external applications. Because of its traditional potency, it was generally reserved for short-term use in professional formulas rather than daily teas.

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