Purple Cowrie Shell Zi Bei Chi Dried TCM Mineral Ingredient Bulk Wholesale

Purple Cowrie Shell, known in TCM as Zi Bei Chi (紫贝齿), is a dried mineral-shell ingredient traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. Sourced as a raw mineral material and sold by weight in bulk, it is typically cleaned and prepared before use. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with calming and clearing heat. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zi Bei Chi (紫贝齿) purple cowrie shell mineral ingredient
• Traditional Chinese Medicine mineral material sold as raw bulk goods
• Originates from Shandong with large stock available for wholesale
• Sold by the kilogram with flexible small-batch ordering
• Suitable for herbal shops, practitioners, and TCM formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically glossy shells with a deep purple to violet-brown tone and a hard, smooth surface. As a mineral-shell material it has no herbal aroma, and it is traditionally cleaned and processed before any preparation.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional TCM decoction preparation after proper processing
• Herbal pharmacy dispensing and formula compounding
• TCM study and educational display material
• Bulk supply for herbal shops and wellness retailers

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Zi Bei Chi is a mineral-shell medicine traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming the spirit. It has historically been included in formulas aimed at restlessness or dizziness, usually decocted first or ground after processing. Because it is a mineral material, traditional practice calls for cleaning and proper preparation before any use.

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