Xue Yu Tan (Carbonized Human Hair) — Traditional Charred Herbal Medicine, 500g

Xue Yu Tan (血余炭), also written as 血余碳 or known colloquially as 头发炭 (Carbonized Human Hair), is a traditional charred herbal medicine used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is prepared by carbonizing clean human hair through a controlled calcination process, transforming it into a dark, brittle, porous substance. In TCM theory, Xue Yu Tan is classified as sweet and neutral in nature, entering the Liver and Stomach channels. It has been prized for centuries as a hemostatic and blood-regulating herb, traditionally used to stop bleeding, transform stasis, and promote diuresis.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional charred herbal medicine (炭药)
• Prepared from clean human hair via calcination
• Sweet and neutral nature, enters Liver and Stomach channels
• Traditionally used as a hemostatic and blood-regulating herb
• 500g bulk pack, 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch of Xue Yu Tan is carefully carbonized to achieve a uniform black color, light porous texture, and brittle consistency. The pieces are odorless or have a very faint charred scent. When decocted, it yields a dark, mildly astringent infusion with minimal taste, typically combined with other herbs in formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction formulas
• Combined with other hemostatic herbs in TCM prescriptions
• External application as a powder in traditional practice
• Bulk purchase for herbal practitioners and clinics

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xue Yu Tan is decocted into formulas alongside herbs like Panax notoginseng, lotus leaf, and biota tops to support hemostasis and blood regulation. It is also used externally as a fine powder in traditional topical applications. As a charred herb, it is valued in TCM for its ability to stop bleeding while transforming stasis, making it a common component in classical hemostatic formulas.

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