Zao Xin Tu 500g Dried Tuckahoe Earth Herbal Decoction Ingredient Traditional Chinese Medicine

Zao Xin Tu (灶心土), also known as Fu Long Gan (伏龙肝), is a traditional Chinese herbal material prepared from kiln-fired earth, supplied here as dried 500g pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with warming the middle and supporting digestive balance. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM material known as Zao Xin Tu (灶心土) or Fu Long Gan (伏龙肝)
• Supplied as kiln-fired earth pieces in a 500g bag
• Dried and processed for convenient storage and handling
• Traditionally associated with warming the middle burner in TCM practice
• Suitable for decoction preparation under practitioner guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to reddish-brown in color with a hard, dense, stony texture and an earthy, mineral-like character. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild earthy taste with no strong aroma.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• Herbal formula ingredient in TCM practice
• Long-term storage as a traditional herbal material
• Culinary or folk use where kiln earth is traditionally called for

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zao Xin Tu has traditionally been decocted, often by boiling first and using the liquid to prepare other herbs, and is traditionally associated with warming the middle and supporting spleen and stomach function. It has also appeared in folk formulas for digestive comfort. Use only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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