Red Halloysite Powder Chi Shi Zhi Dried Mineral Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient

Red Halloysite, known in TCM as Chi Shi Zhi (赤石脂), is a naturally occurring mineral traditionally classified among herbal materials. This listing offers dried red halloysite powder, processed by drying and finely ground for convenient use. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and astringent in flavor with a warm nature. Traditionally valued in classical formulas, it is commonly handled as a raw herbal ingredient. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional mineral herb known in TCM as Chi Shi Zhi (赤石脂)
• Supplied as a dried and ground powder for flexible preparation
• Processed by drying with a 12-month shelf life
• 500g bag suited to herbal shops and home apothecaries
• Sourced from China and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically a fine reddish-brown to brick-red powder with a dense, earthy mineral character. It has little to no aroma and a bland, slightly earthy taste, with a smooth powdery texture that blends into decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as part of traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Blended into classical TCM formulas by herbalists
• Stored in the apothecary as a raw mineral ingredient
• Used in traditional external applications such as pastes or compresses

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Chi Shi Zhi is traditionally associated with astringent and consolidating actions and appears in classical formulas such as Tao Hua Tang, where it is traditionally combined with other herbs in decoction. It has also been used externally in folk practice as a powder for topical pastes. Traditionally prepared by decocting with other herbs or applied externally as directed by a practitioner.

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