Premium Wild Catechu Powder Er Cha 孩儿茶 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoctions and External Use

Catechu, known in TCM as Er Cha (儿茶), is a dried concentrated extract traditionally prepared from the heartwood of Acacia catechu. This dark brown powder has a bitter, astringent taste and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and promoting tissue health in classical herbal practice. Supplied as a pre-packaged 500g lot, it is intended for traditional herbal preparation and external applications under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Er Cha (儿茶) catechu powder sourced from Yunnan, a recognized traditional producing region
• Botanical source Acacia catechu, a classic TCM astringent herb material
• Dark brown, dense powder with the characteristic bitter and astringent taste of quality catechu
• Sun-dried and carefully processed, packaged in a 500g resealable pre-packed format
• Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and external washes in Chinese herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep brown to nearly black in color with a dense, slightly sticky powder texture. The aroma is faint and woody, and the taste is strongly bitter and astringent, which is characteristic of genuine catechu extract.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into traditional herbal decoctions prepared under practitioner guidance
• Used in external washes or compresses in traditional herbal practice
• Incorporated into classical herbal formulas alongside other TCM ingredients
• Stored in a cool dry place for long-term herbal pantry keeping

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Er Cha is considered bitter, astringent, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the lung and heart channels. It has historically been used in small amounts in decoctions and powders, and externally in washes or pastes for skin care in folk practice. It is often paired with other astringent herbs in classical formulas and applied topically in traditional settings.

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