Giant Puffball Whole (Calvatia Gigantea)

Giant Puffball Whole (Calvatia gigantea) is the dried fruiting body of a rare fungus traditionally used in Chinese herbal medicine, known as Ma Bo (马勃). It has long been valued for its ability to clear heat, reduce swelling, and stop bleeding, with a particular focus on disorders of the throat and lungs.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ma Bo is classified as a cooling herb that enters the lung channel. It is commonly used for sore throat, loss of voice, swollen tonsils, cough with heat, and throat pain due to wind-heat or toxic heat accumulation. Its hemostatic qualities also make it useful for bleeding gums, nosebleeds, or oral bleeding, as well as for topical application on wounds and skin conditions where bleeding or inflammation is present.

The dried Giant Puffball is typically prepared by powdering and taking in capsules, infusing into decoctions, or applying topically in powdered form to bleeding or inflamed areas. When used internally, it is usually prescribed in formulas that target heat and toxin in the upper respiratory tract.

Each batch of Giant Puffball Whole (Calvatia gigantea) is carefully dried to preserve its natural cooling and soothing properties. It remains a respected herb in the apothecary for those seeking relief from heat-related throat conditions and bleeding disorders, and for its role in traditional respiratory support.