Wild Pine Knot Song Jie 500g Dried Pinus Resin Wood Traditional TCM Decoction Herb

Dried Pine Knot, known in TCM as Song Jie (松节), is resin-rich knotted wood from Pinus species, typically Pinus tabuliformis or related pines. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its warming nature and bitter flavor, it is commonly used in decoctions and external washes. This grade features oily, aromatic wood pieces, air-dried and ready for traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried pine knot wood, a classic TCM botanical known as Song Jie (松节)
• Resin-rich, oily heartwood pieces prized for their strong pine aroma
• Traditionally associated with supporting joint comfort and dispelling wind-damp in TCM theory
• Air-dried processing preserves natural resins and aromatic oils
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal washes, and traditional external applications

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to yellowish-brown knotted wood with a dense, hard texture and visible resin. The aroma is strongly resinous and pine-like, with a bitter, slightly acrid taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Prepared as an external herbal wash or compress
• Added to foot soak blends for traditional warming care
• Used in folk herbal formulas alongside other wind-damp herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Song Jie is traditionally associated with dispelling wind and dampness and supporting the sinews and joints. It has historically been included in decoctions and medicinal wines, often paired with herbs such as Du Huo or Sang Ji Sheng. It is also traditionally used externally in washes for sore muscles and joints.

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