Herbal Information for Cnidium Fruit in Whole Form

Common Name:   Cnidium Fruit

Botanical Name:  Cnidium monnieri fruit

Channels/Meridians:    Kidney, Triple Warmer

Other Names: Fructus Cnidii Monnieri, Cnidium Seed

Pin Yin Name:   She Chuang Zi

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   500 Grams   ( 1.1 pounds)

Form:   whole - sizes vary    

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Chemical Components:   columbianadin, Éisopimpinellin, L-Pinene, bornyl isovalarate,

Additional Information

• Harvested in the summer, or early autumn when the fruit is ripe. 
• This aromatic herb has a pungent and cool taste
• May cause a sensation of numbness of the tongue.

Product Properties: Acrid Bitter, Warm

Cnidium fruit an alternative, holistic approach to promoting good health

Cnidium fruit has numerous active compounds. At least 350 different phytochemicals have been found. The coumarins, which include osthole, xanthotoxin, imperatorin, isopimpinellin, and cnidimarin, seem to be the most prominent and most beneficial.

The osthol coumarin compound in Cnidium, seems to work like the polyphenols in those bitter herbs, roots, and foods. It aids to stimulate bile production and  contributes in decreasing the fatty tissues in the liver.  As a result  inflammation and oxidative stress are significantly reduced.

In traditional Chinese medicine, especially in Chinese and East Asian cultures, which have always used bitter roots and herbs to concoct tonics for cleansing or detoxifying the body.  Aiding to promote good inner balance, digestive and cardioprotective effects.

As a bitter herb, detoxifying the body including the liver, promoting good inner balance, improving the digestive system, gut microbiota, and supporting cardiovascular health. 

As an acrid herb, posses binding properties for treating irritable bowels and other spasmodic conditions.

As a warming herb, contributes to boosting the immune system, maintaining and normalizing blood pressure levels, and endorsing positive energy levels. 

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly.

Main Characteristics (Attributes) of Herbs

• Harvested at the proper level of maturity and correct time of the season to maximize potency.
• Free from Chlorine
• Manufactured without the use of sulphur
• Preservative Free
• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results
• Aluminum Phosphate free
• Packaged in an airtight sealed bag
• Pin Yin Names and Botanical Names are listed on the bag
• Certificate of Analysis are available upon request
• Conforms to Standards of Chinese Pharmacopeia
• No dyes, colors, or bleaching of the herbs
• We are a authorized direct distributor of Plum Flower Herbs.
• 500 gram bag size which equal anywhere from 4 to 6 cups of herbs

About Plum Flower Quality Herb Cut Bulk Herbs

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.

Why use Chinese Bulk Herbs?
Traditional Chinese Medicine curative herbal formulas have been developed, improved and perfected for over 5000 years.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient, holistic medical system used all over the world to treat a wide variety of health issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works by helping to balance the bodies’ functions thus restoring health.

As soon as the Chinese people began to carve out a civilization in ancient China it developed a cultural heritage that has continued to the present day. TCM is the oldest and one of the safest, effective systems one can use to care for their body, it promotes health and helps to sustain longevity.

Chinese herbs have been with mankind for 5,000 years and will be with us in the years ahead – it is using nature’s bountiful gifts to have good health. Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

References:
https://www.rxlist.com/cnidium/supplements.htm
https://remedygrove.com/supplements/Health-Benefits-of-Cnidium-a-Bitter-Acrid-Warming-Herb
https://www.nutriavenue.com/common-cnidium-fruit-extract-herbal-fruit-extract-tool-for-sexual-health/