Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag

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Description

Cang Er Zi (苍耳子), the dried fruit of Xanthium strumarium, is a classic seed-type herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is pungent and bitter in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. These whole dried fruits are supplied as edible agricultural produce and are commonly used in decoctions and external herbal preparations. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag overview
Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag overview

Key Selling Points

  • Whole dried Cang Er Zi (苍耳子) fruits in their natural form
  • Botanical source Xanthium strumarium, a recognized TCM seed-type herb
  • Traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory
  • Dried processing with 24-month shelf life under normal storage
  • Supplied from Inner Mongolia origin in a 500g bag
Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag key features
Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag key features

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits typically appear grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, spiny outer surface and a firm texture. They carry a mild, slightly grassy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a light herbal taste.

Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag quality and texture
Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried herbal fruit
Chinese Name 苍耳子
Pinyin Cang Er Zi
Botanical Name Xanthium strumarium
Plant Part Fruit
Net Weight 500g per bag
Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag specifications
Cang Er Zi Dried Xanthium Fruit Whole Form Traditional Chinese Herb 500g Bag specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
  • Used in external herbal washes and compresses in folk practice
  • Incorporated into custom herbal formulas by practitioners
  • Stored as a pantry herb for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Cang Er Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar component of classical formulas such as Cang Er Zi San, often paired with herbs like Bai Zhi and Xin Yi Hua. In folk herbalism, the fruits have also been used externally in washes. It is traditionally regarded as a warm, dispersing herb suited to seasonal use.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is whole dried Cang Er Zi (苍耳子), the fruit of Xanthium strumarium, supplied as an edible agricultural product in a 500g bag.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory it is pungent, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the lung channel and used in classical decoctions and external washes.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is traditionally simmered in herbal decoctions or used in external herbal washes, following guidance from a qualified practitioner.

Additional information

Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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