Walenzi Powder 500g Arca Shell Granules Traditional Chinese Herbal Powder for Culinary Use

Walenzi Powder, known in TCM as Wa Leng Zi (瓦楞子), is a ground preparation of Arca shell, traditionally sourced from the marine mollusks Arca inflata, Arca granosa, or Arca subcrenata. In TCM theory it is considered salty in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and liver channels. This 500g powder is supplied as a raw botanical for culinary and traditional herbal preparation, sealed for freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Ground Arca shell powder known in TCM as Wa Leng Zi (瓦楞子)
• Sourced from Shaanxi and supplied as a raw botanical product
• Traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and liver channels in TCM theory
• Fine powder form suitable for culinary and traditional herbal preparation
• 500g resealable bag with 24-month shelf life when stored sealed in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically grayish-white to light gray in color with a fine, gritty mineral texture. It has little to no aroma and a bland, slightly salty taste typical of prepared shell powders.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Incorporate into traditional herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Blend into congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice
• Use in seasonal food preparations where shell powder is traditionally added
• Combine with other herbs in traditional formulas as guided by a practitioner

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wa Leng Zi has traditionally been used in decoctions and powders, often combined with herbs such as Hai Fu Shi in classical pairings. It was traditionally valued for its salty nature and associated with resolving phlegm and softening hardness in traditional theory. It is commonly prepared by decocting first or grinding finely before use in traditional formulas.

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