Bran-Fried Cang Zhu Powder (Atractylodes lancea) — Inner Mongolia Dried Herb, 500g

Bran-Fried Cang Zhu Powder (Atractylodes lancea) is the dried rhizome of a classic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herb known as Cāng Zhú (苍术), also called North Atractylodes. Grown in Inner Mongolia and gently stir-fried with bran, Cang Zhu has long been prized as a drying, dampness-transforming herb used to support the Spleen and Stomach, dispel turbid dampness, and release the exterior. Its nature is warm, pungent, and bitter, making it a robust yet balanced herb for supporting digestion and clear-headed comfort.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional dampness-transforming TCM herb
• Bran-fried (麸炒) to soften its character
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia
• Finely milled powder, 500g pouch
• Food-herb ingredient for daily wellness

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is milled into a fine, even powder that preserves its warm, earthy aroma and pale tan color. When decocted or steeped, it releases a pungent, slightly bitter flavor with a toasted, bran-kissed warmth, adding depth to teas and soups without overwhelming the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soups and broths
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal damp-weather nourishment
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Cang Zhu is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support the body during damp or humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas paired with herbs like Hou Po, Chen Pi, and Gan Cao. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a pungent, gently bitter infusion.

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