She Chuang Zi Cnidium Fruit Dried Herb 250g Traditional TCM Botanical for Tea and External Wash

Cnidium Fruit, known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子), from Cnidium monnieri, is the dried mature fruit of the cnidium plant. Traditionally associated with warming the kidney and dispelling dampness in TCM theory, these small brownish fruits are commonly prepared as an infusion or used in external herbal washes. A natural botanical for traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Dried She Chuang Zi (蛇床子) fruit from Cnidium monnieri, a classic TCM botanical
• Naturally sun-dried whole fruits with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to support kidney yang and dispel dampness
• Suitable for herbal infusions and traditional external washes
• 250g resealable pack, also available in a 4-can 1000g bundle

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, oval, grayish-brown fruits with a faint aromatic odor and a slightly pungent, numbing taste. Dried naturally under the sun to help retain their traditional character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal infusion
• Use in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Simmer for external herbal washes
• Add to foot soak blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, She Chuang Zi is considered warm and pungent and is traditionally associated with the kidney channel. It has historically been used in decoctions for kidney yang support and in external washes for dampness-related discomfort. Traditional texts also record its use in herbal powders and ointments. Common pairings in classical formulas include herbs such as Tu Si Zi and Wu Wei Zi.

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