Tian Kui Zi Dried Semiaquilegia Root 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Tian Kui Zi (天葵子) is the dried root tuber of Semiaquilegia adoxoides, a traditional Chinese herb also known as Zi Bei Tian Kui Zi. In TCM theory it is considered cold in nature with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor, traditionally associated with clearing heat. These small dried tubers are typically used in herbal decoctions under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Tian Kui Zi root tubers supplied as a 500g pack
• Botanical source Semiaquilegia adoxoides, known in TCM as Tian Kui Zi
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM practice
• Nitrogen-flushed packaging with a 12-month shelf life
• Suitable for herbal decoction and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried tubers are typically small, irregular, and grayish-brown to dark in color with a firm, starchy texture. They have a faint earthy aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a mildly bitter, slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Used in TCM formulas prepared by practitioners
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Tian Kui Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving toxicity, and it has historically appeared in folk formulas for swellings and skin concerns. It is typically decocted with other herbs rather than used alone, and it is not a common culinary herb. Traditional texts describe pairings with other heat-clearing roots depending on the pattern being addressed.

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