He Zi – 诃子
He Zi is the dried fruit of the Terminalia chebula tree. Recognised for its traditional use in herbal practices, the fruit is harvested in late summer to early autumn and prepared as a dried herb. He Zi is considered astringent and balancing in classical Chinese herbology and is customarily used in external and internal herbal preparations.
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Herbal Name | Terminalia chebula |
| Chinese Name | 诃子 |
| Part Used | Fruit |
| Form | Dried herb |
| Quality Standard | Free from sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides |
| Affected Meridians | Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight |
Packaged for practitioner dispensing. Sourced in line with established quality controls, ensuring purity and suitability for traditional herbal use.
Expiry Date: 31/07/2028
Description
He Zi – 诃子
Latin name: Terminalia chebula
Common name: Dried Myrobalan Fruit
Part used: Fruit
Traditional meridian affiliation: Lung, Large Intestine, Stomach
He Zi, derived from the fruit of the Terminalia chebula tree, is recognised in traditional herbal practices for its astringent and balancing properties. The fruit is typically harvested in late summer to early autumn and has been used in both internal and external herbal formulations.
In classical Chinese herbology, He Zi is traditionally associated with supporting the Lung and Large Intestine meridians, where it is thought to help regulate and harmonise bodily functions.
All Phoenix Medical dry authentic herbs and concentrated herbal granules are free of sulphur, herbicides, and pesticides.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.577 kg |
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