Dried Zi Xiao Hua 紫霄花 Whole Herb Sun Dried Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient 500g

Dried Zi Xiao Hua (紫霄花), a traditional Chinese herbal material supplied as sun-dried whole pieces. Listed in Chinese herbal practice under fungal-type cold and rare materia medica, it is traditionally associated with warming and tonifying uses in classical formulas. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature. Store in a cool dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herbal material known as Zi Xiao Hua (紫霄花)
• Supplied as sun-dried whole pieces suitable for decoction preparation
• Classified among cold and rare Chinese materia medica
• Sourced from Jiangxi province in China
• 500g pack suitable for herbal shops and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

Typically light to grayish in color with a dry, brittle texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild, slightly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in classical formula compounding by herbal practitioners
• Stored as a long-term herbal ingredient in cool dry conditions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Zi Xiao Hua has been used in classical and folk formulas, traditionally associated with warming and tonifying functions. It is typically prepared by decoction, often combined with other warming herbs according to practitioner guidance. As a cold and rare materia medica item, it is mainly sourced by herbal shops and practitioners rather than used as a daily food ingredient.

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