Dried Kochia Fruit Di Fu Zi 地肤子 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Wash

Dried Kochia Fruit, known in TCM as Di Fu Zi (地肤子), from Kochia scoparia, the dried mature fruit of the plant. Traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and easing skin discomfort, it is a classic herb in TCM formulas and external washes. Sold as a raw botanical for decoction, tea-style infusion, or topical preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Di Fu Zi (地肤子) dried Kochia fruit from Shanxi, China
• Botanical source Kochia scoparia, carefully machine-cut and hand-sorted
• Traditionally used in TCM to clear damp-heat and support skin comfort
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal washes, and formula blending
• 500g bulk pack, ideal for herbal shops and home apothecary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, flat, oblate fruits with a grayish-green to brownish hue and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light with a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as an external wash for skin care routines
• Blended into TCM formulas by herbal practitioners
• Used in seasonal herbal foot soaks

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Di Fu Zi is traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat, promoting urination, and relieving itching, and it often appears in formulas for damp-heat patterns. Externally, it is traditionally decocted and used as a wash for skin discomfort. Common pairings include Phellodendron and Dictamnus in traditional skin-focused formulas.

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