She Chuang Zi Cnidium Fruit 500g Dried Sichuan Whole Herb for Traditional Decoctions
$7.97
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Description
Cnidium Fruit, known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子), from Cnidium monnieri, offered as dried whole fruits sourced from Sichuan. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the kidney channel. This sun-dried botanical is commonly used in decoctions and external washes. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.



Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Cnidium monnieri fruits in natural form
- Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized producing region
- Known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子)
- Air-dried processing preserves the natural fruit character
- Suited for decoction pieces and traditional external washes



Quality & Sensory
Typically small oval fruits, grayish-brown to yellowish-brown in color with a slightly oily surface. The aroma is characteristically aromatic and pungent, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, slightly bitter taste.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 蛇床子 |
| Pinyin | She Chuang Zi |
| Botanical Name | Cnidium monnieri |
| Plant Part | Dried Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
- Prepared as an external wash in folk practice
- Blended into multi-herb formulas by practitioners
- Stored as a pantry botanical for seasonal herbal use



Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, She Chuang Zi is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang, and it has long been used externally for dampness-related skin discomfort in washes. It is commonly combined with herbs such as Tu Si Zi and Wu Wei Zi in classical formulas. Traditional preparation involves decocting the dried fruits or boiling them for external rinses.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of dried She Chuang Zi (蛇床子), the whole fruits of Cnidium monnieri, sourced from Sichuan and sold as a raw botanical.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is warm and pungent-bitter, traditionally associated with the kidney channel and used in decoctions and external washes.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The dried fruits are typically simmered in decoctions or boiled for external rinses according to traditional practice.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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