Tian Zhu Huang (Bamboo Manna / Synthetic Concretio Silicea Bambusae) — Dried Herbal Pieces & Powder, 500g

Tian Zhu Huang (天竺黄), also known as Bamboo Manna or Concretio Silicea Bambusae, is a traditional mineral-herbal substance used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a phlegm-transforming, wind-calming, and spirit-settling agent. Historically harvested from the silica concretions found inside certain bamboo species, the modern food-herb supply is often prepared as a synthetic or artificial form (人工天竺黄) that mirrors the traditional appearance and character. Its nature is sweet and cold, making it a gentle yet focused herb traditionally used to clear heat, transform phlegm, and calm internal wind.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional phlegm-transforming and wind-calming herb
• Available as dried pieces or fine powder
• Synthetic / artificial Tian Zhu Huang (人工天竺黄)
• 500g value pack for regular herbal use
• Food-herb grade, suitable for decoction and powder blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully processed to preserve its characteristic pale ivory to light grey color, fine smooth texture, and faint mineral-bamboo aroma. As a powder, it is soft and free-flowing, blending easily into decoctions and warm liquids. When decocted, it yields a mild, slightly sweet and neutral infusion with a clean, mineral finish, without harsh bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Powder blends for daily herbal use
• Paired with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Seasonal heat-clearing tea blends
• Soup-pack or medicinal food ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tian Zhu Huang is decocted into soups and herbal formulas to clear heat, transform phlegm, and calm internal wind. It is traditionally paired with herbs like bamboo shavings, arisaema, and scorpion in formulas addressing phlegm-heat and wind conditions. As a powder, it is often mixed into warm water or blended with other herbal powders for daily use. In some regional traditions, it is added to medicinal congee or soup packs for its gentle, cooling character.

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