Cang Er Zi Powder (Xanthium sibiricum) — De-Spined Cocklebur Fruit Powder, 500g

Cang Er Zi Powder (Xanthium sibiricum) is the finely milled, de-spined fruit of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Cāng Ěr Zǐ (苍耳子), also called Cocklebur Fruit or Siberian Cocklebur. For centuries, Cang Er Zi has been prized as a wind-dispelling, nose-opening herb traditionally used to relieve nasal congestion, sinus pressure, and headache associated with wind-cold patterns. Its nature is warm, sweet, and slightly bitter, with a mild toxicity that traditional practice addresses through careful processing such as de-spining and dry-frying. This powder is made from de-spined fruit sourced from Northeast China and milled for convenient daily use.

Key Selling Points

• De-spined Cocklebur Fruit, finely milled powder
• Traditional wind-dispelling, nose-opening herb
• Sourced from Northeast China
• 500g bulk pack for daily food-therapy use
• Food-herb ingredient for traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully de-spined and milled into a fine, even powder that ranges from pale brown to olive-brown in color. The powder carries a mild, earthy, slightly resinous aroma characteristic of dried Cocklebur Fruit. When decocted or steeped, it yields a warm, gently bitter infusion with a subtle herbal sweetness, blending smoothly into traditional formulas and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions and teas
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Herbal powder blends for daily food therapy
• Seasonal wind-cold nourishment formulas
• Bulk ingredient for small-batch herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Cang Er Zi is decocted into teas and soups to dispel wind, open the nose, and ease head discomfort. It is a classic ingredient in traditional nasal and sinus formulas, often paired with herbs like Bai Zhi, Xin Yi Hua, and Bo He. In daily food therapy, the de-spined fruit is simmered in broths or ground into powder for convenient addition to congee and herbal drinks, especially during seasonal transitions when wind-cold patterns are common.

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