Bian Mi Guo (Cassia obtusifolia / Senna Fruit) — Dried Food Herb, Custom Specifications

Bian Mi Guo (便秘果), botanically identified as the dried fruit of Cassia obtusifolia (also known in Western herbal traditions as Senna fruit), is a traditional food herb used in Chinese herbal wellness practice. Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Biàn Mì Guǒ (便秘果), this dried botanical fruit has been prized for centuries as a gentle, downward-directing herb traditionally used to moisten the intestines and support smooth bowel movement. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet mild herb for supporting digestive ease and internal balance.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for digestive wellness
• Dried Cassia obtusifolia fruit
• Naturally sun-dried, new-crop quality
• Custom specifications available
• Origin: Anhui Province, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully air-dried to preserve its natural dark brown color, wrinkled pod texture, and mild earthy aroma. When steeped in hot water, the fruit releases a gentle, slightly sweet and subtly bitter infusion with a smooth, mellow mouthfeel, making it easy to blend with other herbs or enjoy on its own.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends for daily digestive support
• Traditional decoctions and wellness formulas
• Seasonal cleansing and detox routines
• Blended with other food herbs for balance
• Custom herbal formulations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bian Mi Guo is decocted into teas and gentle daily infusions to support smooth digestion and internal balance. It is often paired with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and licorice in traditional cleansing formulas. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other cooling herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion that fits naturally into morning or evening wellness routines.

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