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Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Name: Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g
SKU: C1688-529395922581
Price: 6.13 HKD
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Description

Black Pharbitis Seed, known in TCM as Hei Chou (黑丑) and also called Qian Niu Zi (牵牛子), is the dried seed of Pharbitis nil or Pharbitis hederacea. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, kidney, and large intestine channels. This wholesale-grade dried botanical is sun-dried whole seeds, traditionally handled in herbal decoctions under professional guidance. It is sold as a raw agricultural product for traditional herbal use and is not a substitute for medicine.

Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Dried Qian Niu Zi (牵牛子) seeds, the black-skinned form known as Hei Chou (黑丑) in TCM
Botanical source is Pharbitis nil or related morning glory species, seeds only
Sun-dried whole seeds with a traditional bitter cold profile in TCM theory
Sold by weight as a raw edible agricultural product, 500g per unit
Suited to herbal shops, decoction blending, and traditional formula preparation

Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are black to dark gray-brown, flattened and roughly spherical with a ridged back surface. They have a hard texture and a faint characteristic odor, with a traditionally described acrid taste when chewed or decocted.

Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Raw Chinese herbal botanical
Chinese Name	黑丑牵牛子
Pinyin	Hei Chou, Qian Niu Zi
Botanical Name	Pharbitis nil
Plant Part	Dried mature seeds
Net Weight	500g (1 jin)

Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Prepared in traditional herbal decoctions under professional guidance
Blended into classical TCM formulas by herbal practitioners
Stocked by herbal shops and apothecaries as a raw botanical
Used in traditional external applications in folk practice

Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Qian Niu Zi has long been used in decoctions and pill formulas, traditionally associated with promoting bowel movement and draining excess water accumulation. It was classically paired with herbs such as Da Huang or Gan Sui in purgative formulas and often prepared dry-fried before use. Because of its traditional potency, it was generally used in small amounts and avoided during pregnancy.

Black Pharbitis Seed Hei Chou Qian Niu Zi Dried Morning Glory Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried Hei Chou (黑丑), the black form of Qian Niu Zi (牵牛子), the seeds of Pharbitis nil, sold as a raw Chinese herbal agricultural product.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory it is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with the lung, kidney, and large intestine channels, historically used in purgative and water-draining formulas.

Q: How is it commonly used?

A: Traditionally it is decocted or ground after dry-frying and combined in formulas, always in small amounts under professional guidance, and it is not a substitute for medicine.