She Chuang Zi Dried Cnidium Fruit 500g Whole Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Wash
$5.15 – $8.43Price range: $5.15 through $8.43
Description
Dried Cnidium Fruit, known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子), from Cnidium monnieri. These small dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with warming the kidney yang and dispelling dampness in TCM theory. The fruits are typically used in decoctions and traditional external washes. As a raw botanical, it is intended for traditional herbal preparation and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Cnidium monnieri fruits supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
- Known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子) with a long history in traditional formulas
- Traditionally associated with warming kidney yang and dispelling dampness in TCM theory
- Carefully dried whole fruits with a pungent and bitter traditional flavor profile
- Suitable for decoction preparation and traditional external herbal washes

Quality & Sensory
The dried fruits are typically small, oval, and grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a slightly rough surface. They typically carry a pungent, aromatic scent and a pungent and bitter taste when chewed or decocted.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Chinese herbal ingredient |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 蛇床子 |
| Pinyin | She Chuang Zi |
| Botanical Name | Cnidium monnieri |
| Plant Part | Dried fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions following practitioner guidance
- Prepare as a traditional external herbal wash or sitz bath
- Incorporate into classical TCM formulas alongside complementary herbs
- Store refrigerated to maintain freshness during extended use
Traditional Uses
In TCM theory, She Chuang Zi is traditionally associated with warming the kidney yang, dispelling wind and dampness, and drying dampness to kill parasites and relieve itching. It has historically appeared in classical formulas for impotence and cold deficiency patterns, and it is a common ingredient in traditional external washes for dampness-related itching. Traditional preparation typically involves decoction for internal use or a concentrated decoction for external washing.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of whole dried Cnidium monnieri fruits, known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子), supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with warming kidney yang, dispelling dampness, and relieving itching, and it is commonly used in decoctions and external washes.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions for internal use or boiled into a concentrated liquid for traditional external washing, following practitioner guidance.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Cnidium monnieri 500g, Cnidium monnieri 250g, Cnidium monnieri 100g, Cnidium monnieri 50g |
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