Wu Bei Zi Chinese Gallnuts 500g Dried Galla Chinensis Traditional Herb Sliced Form

Chinese Gallnuts, known in TCM as Wu Bei Zi (五倍子), are the dried galls of Rhus chinensis and related sumac species. These sliced gallnuts are a classic astringent herb traditionally associated with consolidating and binding functions in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are considered cold in nature with sour and salty flavor. Traditionally used in decoctions and external applications, they should be used under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Chinese gallnuts known in TCM as Wu Bei Zi (五倍子)
• Botanical source from Rhus chinensis sumac galls
• Sliced processing form for convenient preparation
• Traditional astringent herb valued in Chinese herbal practice
• Suitable for decoction and external herbal applications

Quality & Sensory

Sliced gallnuts typically appear grayish-brown to dark brown with a hard, dense texture and a velvety inner surface. They carry a characteristic mild, astringent aroma, and decocted liquid typically tastes strongly astringent and slightly sour.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in external washes and compresses in folk practice
• Incorporated into customized herbal formulas
• Stored as a pantry staple for traditional herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Wu Bei Zi is traditionally associated with astringing the lungs, reducing sweating, and binding the intestines, and it has long been used in folk practice for external washes. It is traditionally prepared by decoction or powdered for external use, and is often combined with other astringent herbs in classical formulas. Practitioners may recommend it in seasonal regimens where binding and consolidating actions are desired.

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