She Chuang Zi (Cnidium monnieri) — Sichuan Dried Food-Herb Fruit, Sulfur-Free, 500g
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Description
She Chuang Zi (Cnidium monnieri), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shé Chuáng Zǐ (蛇床子), is the dried ripe fruit of a traditional food-herb botanical prized for centuries as a warming, drying, and wind-dispelling herb. Its nature is pungent, bitter, and warm, making it a classic herb for warming the interior, drying dampness, and dispelling wind. Sourced from Sichuan and offered as a clean, sulfur-free bulk food-herb ingredient, it is traditionally used in decoctions, herbal washes, and warming foot-soak blends.





Key Selling Points
- Sichuan-origin Cnidium monnieri fruit
- Sulfur-free (不硫) clean food-herb ingredient
- Traditional warming, damp-drying herb
- 500g bulk loose-pack format
- Free of visible impurities and debris





Quality & Sensory
Each batch presents small, oval, light brown to yellowish-brown fruits with a fine ridged surface and a dry, slightly granular texture. The aroma is warm, resinous, and mildly pungent, characteristic of fresh Cnidium fruit. When decocted, it yields a pale amber infusion with a warm, slightly bitter and pungent taste, and it releases a gentle aromatic note when simmered in foot-soak blends.





Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | She Chuang Zi |
| Botanical Name | Cnidium monnieri |
| Origin | Sichuan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried, Sulfur-Free |





Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction blends
- Warming foot-soak and herbal wash preparations
- Herbal bath and external compress blends
- Seasonal damp-weather warming formulas
- Bulk ingredient for custom herbal combinations





Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, She Chuang Zi is decocted alone or in combination with herbs such as Ai Ye (mugwort), Ku Shen (Sophora root), and Huang Bai (Phellodendron) for warming foot soaks and herbal washes. It is also simmered into warming decoctions used during damp or cold seasons, and appears in traditional external formulas for dispelling wind and drying dampness. In daily wellness routines, it is often brewed into a warm soak to support a comforting, grounded feeling after long days.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is She Chuang Zi?
A: She Chuang Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe fruit of Cnidium monnieri, a traditional food-herb botanical used in TCM decoctions, herbal washes, and foot-soak blends.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of She Chuang Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, She Chuang Zi is associated with warming the interior, drying dampness, and dispelling wind. It is often used in external washes and warming foot soaks for daily seasonal comfort.
Q: How do I use dried She Chuang Zi?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it in water for a decoction, or add it to a foot-soak blend with other herbs. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and preference, and use it externally or as part of a traditional decoction.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 16 × 8 cm |
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