Dried Xanthium Fruit Cang Er Zi 500g De-Spined Natural Sun-Dried Herbal

Dried Xanthium Fruit, known in TCM as Cang Er Zi (苍耳子), from Xanthium sibiricum. These de-spined, naturally sun-dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece. In TCM theory, Cang Er Zi is warm, slightly bitter and sweet, and traditionally associated with the Lung channel. It is commonly prepared in decoctions or herbal blends. This food-grade agricultural product is not a medicine and cannot replace prescribed treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Cang Er Zi (苍耳子), the dried fruit of Xanthium sibiricum
• De-spined form for cleaner, more convenient decoction preparation
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve traditional character
• 500g bulk pack suited to regular herbal preparation
• Sourced from China as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The de-spined fruits are typically greyish-brown to dark brown with a rough, slightly fibrous texture. They have a mild, earthy herbal aroma. After decocting, the liquid is typically dark amber with a faintly bitter, subtly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction with other botanicals
• Traditional herbal tea blend
• Seasonal soup or congee addition
• External foot soak in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Cang Er Zi is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with other herbs for seasonal wellness support. Folk practice sometimes includes it in herbal soups or foot soaks. It is typically simmered rather than steeped briefly. Traditional texts describe it as warming and associated with the Lung channel.

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