Wild Carrot Fruit Nan He Shi 50g Dried Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Wild Carrot Fruit, known in TCM as Nan He Shi (南鹤虱), is the dried mature fruit of Daucus carota. Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, it is valued in classical formulas and is typically regarded as bitter, pungent, and slightly toxic in nature. This dried botanical is supplied as a raw herb for decoction or external use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Nan He Shi 南鹤虱 dried fruit from Daucus carota
• Traditional TCM herb with recorded use in classical formulas
• Carefully dried whole fruit with natural aroma retained
• Supplied as a raw edible agricultural product in a 50g pack
• Suitable for decoction preparation under professional guidance

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits are typically small, oblong, and brownish with fine ridged surfaces and a faint characteristic aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a slightly pungent, bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in classical formula combinations under practitioner guidance
• Incorporated into folk herbal preparations
• Suitable for external herbal applications when professionally directed

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Nan He Shi has long been associated with killing parasites and relieving abdominal discomfort caused by intestinal worms, and it was commonly included in children's anthelmintic formulas. It was traditionally decocted alone or combined with other herbs such as betel nut or juniper fruit. Use only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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