Zhi Zhu Ti Jia (Prepared Pig’s Hoof Shell) — Processed TCM Herbal Material, 500g

Zhi Zhu Ti Jia (炙猪蹄甲), the prepared hoof shell of the pig (Sus scrofa domestica), is a traditional Chinese herbal material known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhū Tí Jiǎ (猪蹄甲). Long recorded among the lesser-known herbal substances of classical materia medica, it has been prized as a blood-quickening, swelling-reducing, and toxin-clearing material used in decoctions and external preparations. Its nature is described as sweet, neutral, and slightly salty, entering the Liver and Stomach channels, making it a traditional substance for supporting circulation and easing stagnation.

Key Selling Points

• Prepared (zhi) pig's hoof shell, a traditional TCM herbal material
• Processed form for decoction and external preparation use
• 500g bulk pack, suitable for herbal workshops and clinics
• Custom grinding service available on request
• Refrigerated storage to preserve quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully processed and dried to preserve its pale yellowish to light amber color, hard keratinous texture, and faintly earthy, neutral aroma. When decocted, the pieces soften gradually and yield a mild, slightly salty infusion with a subtle mineral character, blending quietly into multi-herb formulas without dominating the brew.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional multi-herb decoction formulas
• Herbal preparation workshops and clinics
• Custom grinding into powder on request
• External herbal wash and compress preparations
• Bulk herbal material for practitioners

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zhi Zhu Ti Jia is decocted alongside other herbs in formulas traditionally associated with supporting blood movement and easing stagnation. It has also been used in external washes and poultice preparations, and in some regional traditions it is simmered into herbal soups or medicinal congee. As a lesser-known (冷背) herbal material, it is typically combined with complementary herbs rather than used alone.

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