Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil) — Dried Qian Niu Zi Food Herb, 500g
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Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil) — Dried Qian Niu Zi Food Herb, 500g

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Description

Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Qiān Niú Zǐ (牵牛子) and distinguished as Bái Chǒu (白丑), are the dried mature seeds of a traditional herb long recorded in Chinese materia medica. For centuries, Qian Niu Zi has been prized as a downward-directing, water-moving herb used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Its nature is bitter and cold, with mild toxicity in raw form, making it a potent herb traditionally associated with clearing stagnation and guiding turbid qi downward.

Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil) — Dried Qian Niu Zi Food Herb, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional Qian Niu Zi food herb
  • White-seed Bai Chou variety
  • Sulfur-free, new-crop quality
  • Dried whole seeds, 500g pack
  • Sourced directly from origin
Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil) — Dried Qian Niu Zi Food Herb, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve the seeds' pale greyish-white color, smooth angular surface, and faint earthy aroma. The seeds are firm and uniform in size, with a subtle nutty scent when crushed. When decocted, they yield a mildly bitter, earthy infusion that blends into traditional herbal formulas.

Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil) — Dried Qian Niu Zi Food Herb, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Herb Seeds
Common Name Bai Chou (Qian Niu Zi)
Botanical Name Pharbitis nil
Form Whole Dried Seeds
Net Weight 500g
Shelf Life 24 months
Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil) — Dried Qian Niu Zi Food Herb, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Traditional herbal decoctions
  • Herbal formula blending
  • Medicinal food soup packs
  • TCM practitioner formulations
  • Bulk herbal ingredient supply
Bai Chou Seeds (Pharbitis nil) — Dried Qian Niu Zi Food Herb, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Qian Niu Zi is decocted into formulas and combined with other herbs to guide qi and water downward. It appears in classical TCM preparations alongside ingredients like Ting Li Zi and Da Huang. As a food herb, it is used in medicinal food soup packs and traditional decoctions, always within the context of TCM formula design.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Bai Chou?

A: Bai Chou is the white-seed variety of Qian Niu Zi, the dried mature seeds of Pharbitis nil. It is a traditional herb recorded in Chinese materia medica and used in TCM formulas.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Qian Niu Zi?

A: In TCM theory, Qian Niu Zi is bitter and cold, entering the Lung, Kidney, and Large Intestine channels. It is traditionally associated with moving water, guiding qi downward, and clearing stagnation in herbal formulas.

Q: How is Bai Chou used?

A: Bai Chou is typically decocted as part of a traditional herbal formula or included in medicinal food soup packs. It should be used under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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