Tian Jiang Ke (Metaplexis japonica) — Dried Fruit Shell, Traditional Herbal Decoction Piece

Tian Jiang Ke (Metaplexis japonica), also written as Tiān Jiàng Ké (天浆壳) or Tiān Jiāng Ké, is the dried fruit shell of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a lung-clearing, phlegm-resolving botanical. For generations, Tian Jiang Ke has been prized as a gentle herb used to support respiratory comfort, ease coughs, and soothe the throat. Its nature is sweet, slightly warm, and mild, making it a well-tolerated herb for seasonal respiratory support and daily herbal decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional lung-clearing, phlegm-resolving herb
• Dried Metaplexis japonica fruit shell
• Food-herb (药食同源) botanical ingredient
• Suitable for decoctions and herbal teas
• Clean, new-crop quality in 500g packs

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, light papery texture, and faint botanical aroma. When decocted, the shells soften and release a mild, slightly sweet and earthy infusion with a smooth, gentle mouthfeel, blending well with other herbs without overpowering the formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal tea blends for seasonal respiratory support
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily wellness infusions
• Herbal formula ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tian Jiang Ke is decocted into soups, teas, and respiratory-support formulas to help clear the lungs, resolve phlegm, and ease coughs. It is a common ingredient in seasonal decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like apricot kernel, fritillary bulb, and mulberry leaf. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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