Tian Kui Zi Dried Semiaquilegia Root 100g Bottle Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Tian Kui Zi (天葵子) is the dried root tuber of Semiaquilegia adoxoides, a traditional Chinese herb supplied as selected whole dried pieces in a 100g bottle. In TCM theory it is considered cold in nature with a sweet, slightly bitter flavor. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and formulas, it is a raw botanical for experienced herbal users and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Selected dried Tian Kui Zi root tubers supplied as a raw Chinese medicinal botanical
• Botanical source Semiaquilegia adoxoides with Chinese name 天葵子 and pinyin Tian Kui Zi
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with whole root pieces retained
• Convenient 100g bottle packaging sealed for storage in a cool dry place
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried tubers are small, irregular and slightly flattened, with a pale yellowish-white to grayish-white cut surface and a hard, starchy texture. The aroma is mild and faintly herbal, and decocted liquid typically carries a light, slightly sweet and bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Used in TCM formulas under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a raw herb for seasonal herbal preparation
• Combined with other botanicals in classic decoction recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Tian Kui Zi has long been used in decoctions and compound formulas, often paired with other cooling herbs such as Pu Gong Ying or Jin Yin Hua in classical preparations. It was traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity in TCM theory. The dried tubers are typically decocted in water, and use has traditionally been guided by trained herbal practitioners rather than daily casual consumption.

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