Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 Traditional Chinese Herb Seeds 500g Bag
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Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 Traditional Chinese Herb Seeds 500g Bag

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Description

Dried Kochia Fruit, known in TCM as Di Fu Zi (地肤子), from Kochia scoparia, the dried fruit of an annual herb in the Amaranthaceae family. These small flat seeds are traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and supporting skin comfort in TCM theory. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical in a 500g resealable bag, suitable for decoction, external washes, and herbal formulations. Store in a dry place at room temperature.

Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 Traditional Chinese Herb Seeds 500g Bag overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Di Fu Zi (地肤子) dried fruit sourced from Hebei, a recognized herb-producing region
  • Botanical source Kochia scoparia, traditionally called Di Kui, Di Mai, or Luo Zhou Zi
  • Small flat brownish seeds with the light, slightly salty character noted in TCM materia medica
  • Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions, external washes, and herbal blends
  • Bulk-friendly 500g bag with a 36-month shelf life when stored dry
Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 Traditional Chinese Herb Seeds 500g Bag key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, oblate seeds about 1-3 mm wide, grayish-green to brownish-gray with a raised central point. The surface is slightly rough with a faint herbal aroma; decocted liquid is typically light with a mild, faintly salty taste.

Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 Traditional Chinese Herb Seeds 500g Bag quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw Chinese herb, seed/fruit class
Chinese Name 地肤子
Pinyin Di Fu Zi
Botanical Name Kochia scoparia
Plant Part Dried mature fruit
Net Weight 500 g per bag
Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 Traditional Chinese Herb Seeds 500g Bag specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
  • Boiled for external skin washes or sitz baths in folk practice
  • Blended into customized TCM formulas by practitioners
  • Used in seasonal herbal foot soaks
Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 Traditional Chinese Herb Seeds 500g Bag in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Di Fu Zi is considered cold in nature with pungent and bitter flavors, entering the bladder channel, and is traditionally used to clear damp-heat and relieve itching. Folk practice commonly decocts it for external washes of irritated skin, often paired with herbs such as Ku Shen (Sophora flavescens) or Bai Xian Pi. It also appears in formulas supporting urinary comfort.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What exactly is this product?

A: It is dried whole fruit of Kochia scoparia, a traditional Chinese herb called Di Fu Zi (地肤子), supplied as a raw food-grade botanical in a 500g bag.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM it is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and easing itchy skin, often prepared as an external wash or included in decoctions.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in water for decoction or boiled and used as a wash; consult a qualified practitioner for appropriate amounts.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 6 cm

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