Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Trachycarpi Petiolus Fibra (carbonized) |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 棕櫚炭 · Zong Lv Tan |
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| Medicinal Part | Others |
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| Efficacy Category | Hemostatic |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried leaf sheath fiber (palm fiber) and petiole of Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook. f.) H. Wendl. (Arecaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Bitter, Astringent; Neutral |
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| Channels Entered | Lung, Liver, Large Intestine |
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What Is Zong Lv Tan?
Zong Lv Tan (Carbonized Fortune Windmill Palm Fiber) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Hunan, Sichuan.
Nature & Flavour: Bitter, Astringent; Neutral
Channels Entered: Lung, Liver, Large Intestine
Zong Lv Tan: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Trachycarpi Petiolus Fibra (carbonized)
Botanical Origin
The dried leaf sheath fiber (palm fiber) and petiole of Trachycarpus fortunei (Hook. f.) H. Wendl. (Arecaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Guangdong, Fujian, Yunnan, Zhejiang, Guizhou, Hunan, Sichuan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is black, brittle, astringent, with retained character.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular strips or lumps, carbonized; externally black or dark brown, brittle, fibrous. Fractured surface is dark brown. Faint charred odor, astringent taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Bitter, Astringent; NeutralLungLiverLarge Intestine
Traditional Functions
Astringes and stops bleeding.
How Zong Lv Tan Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Zong Lv Tan is classified among the Hemostatic herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
