Dried Shan Ci Gu Bulb Cremastra Pleione Bulbus 500g Bulk TCM Herbal Ingredient

Dried Shan Ci Gu (山慈菇) bulbs, traditionally known as Guang Ci Gu or Bing Qiu Zi, sourced from Yunnan and sun-dried for herbal use. In TCM theory this bulbous botanical is considered bitter in flavor with a slightly cold nature and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and resolving accumulations. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for decoction or external herbal preparations. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Shan Ci Gu (山慈菇) dried bulbs sourced from Yunnan
• Botanical source includes Cremastra appendiculata and Pleione bulbocodioides
• Sun-dried whole bulbs in loose bulk form for flexible portioning
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and external herbal applications
• 500g net weight packaged as a raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The dried bulbs typically appear as conical or ovoid pieces with a pale yellowish-white to light brown surface and a hard, starchy texture. They have a faint herbal aroma, and decocted liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground for external herbal paste applications
• Combined with other herbs in folk formulas
• Stored as a pantry staple raw botanical

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Ci Gu is traditionally associated with clearing heat, resolving toxins, and dissipating nodules, and it appears in classical formulas often paired with herbs like Zhe Bei Mu and Xuan Shen. Folk usage includes external applications of powdered bulb mixed into pastes. It has also been used seasonally in decoctions prepared by herbal practitioners. Traditional descriptions reflect historical practice and are not medical claims.

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