Zao Xin Tu Dried TCM Clay 500g Traditional Herbal Ingredient for Culinary and Decoction Use

Zao Xin Tu (灶心土), also known as Fu Long Gan (伏龙肝), is a traditional Chinese materia medica consisting of kiln-fired earth from the hearth. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with warming the middle and is used in classical decoctions and external applications. This 500g pack is supplied as a raw herbal ingredient for culinary and traditional preparation. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM material known as Zao Xin Tu (灶心土) or Fu Long Gan (伏龙肝)
• Supplied as a raw herbal ingredient in a 500g pack
• Traditionally associated with warming the middle in classical formulas
• Suitable for decoction and traditional culinary preparation
• Sold as an edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically a dull reddish-brown to grayish earthy material with a dense, gritty, stone-like texture and a faint mineral or smoky aroma. It has no herbal fragrance and is not intended for direct tasting.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional decoction preparation under practitioner guidance
• Culinary use in folk recipes that call for hearth earth
• External use in traditional folk applications
• Stocking for herbal shops and TCM pharmacies

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zao Xin Tu has long been included in classical decoctions, traditionally paired with herbs such as Bai Zhu and A Fu in earth-based formulas. Folk usage also includes adding it to cooking water in traditional recipes. It is traditionally regarded as a warming middle-burner material and is typically decocted and strained rather than eaten directly.

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