Wu Bei Zi Powder 500g Chinese Gall Powder Traditional Herbal Powder for Decoction and External Use

Chinese Gall Powder, known in TCM as Wu Bei Zi (五倍子), is a finely milled powder prepared from the gall growths of Rhus chinensis and related sumac species. In TCM theory it is considered astringent with a sour and salty flavor and is traditionally associated with the lung, kidney, and large intestine channels. This 500g pack suits herbal shops, decoction preparation, and traditional external applications.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled Wu Bei Zi powder made from Chinese gall, a classic astringent TCM material
• Botanical source is the gall induced on Rhus chinensis and related sumac species
• 500g bulk-friendly pack suitable for herbal shops and formula blending
• Simple crushing process with no added ingredients, sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• Traditionally used in decoctions and external washes in Chinese herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically grayish-brown to dark brown with a fine, dense texture and a faint herbal aroma. Its taste is traditionally described as sour and astringent with a slightly salty undertone when sampled in small amounts.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into decoction preparations under the guidance of a qualified herbalist
• Blended into custom herbal powder formulas
• Used in traditional external washes and compresses
• Stocked by herbal shops and wellness practitioners

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Bei Zi is traditionally valued for its astringent properties and has long been included in decoctions and external washes. Folk herbalists historically combined it with other astringent herbs, and it was also prepared as a topical rinse in daily routines. It remains a common ingredient in custom powder formulas and seasonal herbal preparations.

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