Tian Hua Fen Dried Trichosanthes Root 500g Food Grade Herbal Ingredient for Decoction and Tea

Tian Hua Fen (天花粉), the dried root of Trichosanthes kirilowii, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient supplied as cut root pieces for food and beverage use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with sweet and slightly bitter flavor and a cool nature, and it is traditionally linked to clearing heat and generating fluids. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Tian Hua Fen (天花粉) dried Trichosanthes kirilowii root pieces
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical fluid-generating and heat-clearing formulas
• Cut and ready for decoction, soup, or herbal tea preparation
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for freshness
• 500g resealable bag suitable for regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color with a firm, starchy texture and cut surfaces that may show a fine powdery character. The aroma is mild and slightly starchy, and decocted liquid typically carries a light, faintly sweet and slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup blends
• Brew as a light herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in seasonal cooling herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Tian Hua Fen is traditionally used in heat-clearing and fluid-generating formulas and is a familiar ingredient in classical prescriptions for thirst and restlessness patterns. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Ge Gen (葛根) or Mai Men Dong (麦冬) in traditional preparations and appears in folk herbal cooking as a cooling ingredient for seasonal soups and teas.

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