Wild Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Kochia Fruit, known in TCM as Di Fu Zi (地肤子), from Kochia scoparia, the mature fruit of the kochia plant. These small, wild-harvested seeds are sun-dried whole and commonly used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Di Fu Zi is considered cold in nature with a pungent and bitter flavor. Traditionally used in herbal teas and decoctions, this raw botanical is intended for traditional preparation and should be used according to guidance from a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested premium grade Di Fu Zi (地肤子) dried whole fruits
• Botanical source Kochia scoparia, sun-dried with minimal processing
• Traditionally associated with clearing dampness in TCM herbal practice
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and external wash preparations
• Pre-packaged 500g bulk supply with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to brownish small flattened achenes with a fine, dry texture and a faint grassy aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid typically carries a mildly bitter, slightly pungent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Prepare as an external herbal wash
• Use in seasonal herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Di Fu Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving dampness, and it has historically been used in decoctions and external washes. Folk practice often pairs it with herbs such as Bai Xian Pi or Ku Shen in skin-focused formulas, and it is sometimes brewed alone as a light daily herbal tea during damp summer months.

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