Cang Er Zi Xanthium Fruit Oil Cotton Swabs Nasal Care Herbal Swab Sticks 24 Count Box

Xanthium Fruit Oil Cotton Swabs, known in TCM as Cang Er Zi (苍耳子), made from the fruit of Xanthium sibiricum. Each cotton-tipped swab is infused with herbal xanthium oil and designed for gentle external application around the nasal area. In TCM theory, Cang Er Zi is traditionally associated with opening the nasal passages and supporting comfortable breathing. For external use only, suitable for adults and children under adult guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Cotton swabs pre-infused with traditional Cang Er Zi xanthium fruit oil
• Made from the fruit of Xanthium sibiricum, a classic TCM nasal herb
• Swab format allows precise, mess-free external application
• Traditionally associated in TCM with opening the nasal passages
• Box of 24 swabs suitable for both adults and children

Quality & Sensory

Each swab typically carries a light golden herbal oil with the mild, characteristic aroma of xanthium fruit. The cotton tip is soft and holds the oil well, feeling smooth and non-greasy when applied externally to the skin around the nose.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Gently swab the outer nasal area for a soothing herbal touch
• Apply around the nostrils during seasonal stuffiness
• Use as part of a daily nasal comfort routine
• Suitable for travel or office use with the compact 24-count box

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Cang Er Zi is traditionally used to open the nose and dispel wind-dampness, appearing in classic formulas such as Cang Er Zi San for nasal comfort. Infusing the oil into cotton swabs reflects a folk practice of applying xanthium oil externally around the nostrils to ease the feeling of blockage and support clear breathing.

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