She Chuang Zi Dried Cnidium Fruit 500g Whole Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and External Wash
$7.28
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Description
Dried Cnidium Fruit, known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子), from Cnidium monnieri, offered as whole dried fruits. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the kidney channel. Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal washes. Store in a cool dry place and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Cnidium monnieri fruits supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
- Known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子) with established traditional applications
- Naturally sun-dried whole fruits with no further processing
- Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized growing region for this herb
- Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal formulas, and external washes

Quality & Sensory
Typically small oval fruits, grayish-brown to yellowish-brown in color with a slightly oily surface. The aroma is characteristically pungent and aromatic, with a pungent, slightly numbing taste when chewed.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Chinese herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 蛇床子 |
| Pinyin | She Chuang Zi |
| Botanical Name | Cnidium monnieri |
| Plant Part | Dried fruit |
| Net Weight | 500 g |

Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Boiled as an external herbal wash or sitz bath
- Used as an ingredient in practitioner-prescribed herbal formulas
- Stored as a raw botanical for herbal apothecary use

Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, She Chuang Zi is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang, dispelling dampness, and relieving itching, and it is a common ingredient in external washes for skin discomfort. It is traditionally decocted alone or combined with other herbs according to classical formulas, and it also appears in folk practice as a bath or wash herb.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500 g of whole dried Cnidium monnieri fruits, known in TCM as She Chuang Zi (蛇床子), supplied as a raw herbal ingredient.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM it is traditionally associated with warming the kidney, dispelling dampness, and relieving itching, and it is commonly used in decoctions and external washes.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in herbal decoctions or boiled for use as an external wash, following the guidance of a qualified practitioner.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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