Wu Ling Zhi (Trogopterus Dung) — Dried TCM Herb for Decoction & Herbal Formulas

Wu Ling Zhi (五灵脂), botanically derived from the dried feces of the Trogopterus xanthipes flying squirrel, is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb known as Wǔ Líng Zhī. For centuries it has been prized as a blood-quickening, stasis-dispelling, and pain-relieving herb used in decoctions and herbal formulas to address blood stasis patterns, abdominal pain, and menstrual irregularities. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and warm, making it a potent yet focused herb for invigorating blood circulation and easing pain.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional blood-quickening TCM herb
• Dried Wu Ling Zhi for decoction use
• New-crop, bulk wholesale supply
• Sourced from China, 500g per pack
• Bitter-sweet warm nature, enters Liver channel

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully collected and dried to preserve its dark brown to blackish color, irregular granular texture, and faint, distinctive aroma. When decocted, it yields a dark, bitter-sweet infusion with a slightly resinous character, typically combined with other herbs to balance its intensity.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• TCM formula ingredient
• Blood-stasis support blends
• Menstrual wellness formulas
• Bulk herbal dispensing

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Ling Zhi is decocted into soups and formulas to invigorate blood, dispel stasis, and relieve pain. It is a common ingredient in traditional menstrual wellness decoctions, often paired with herbs like Angelica sinensis (Dang Gui) and Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong). It is also used in external poultices and topical preparations in some folk traditions.

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