Bu Gu Zhi Psoralea Fruit 500g Dried Bulk Herb Yunnan Psoralea corylifolia for Decoction and Tea

Bu Gu Zhi (补骨脂), also called Po Gu Zhi (破故纸), is the dried ripe fruit of Psoralea corylifolia, a classic TCM herb sourced from Yunnan. In TCM theory it is warm in nature with pungent and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the kidney and spleen channels. These whole dried seeds are supplied loose in a resealable 500g bag for decoction, tea, or herbal formulations. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Psoralea corylifolia fruit known in TCM as Bu Gu Zhi (补骨脂)
• Sourced from Yunnan with 500g loose resealable bag packaging
• Warm and pungent herb traditionally used in kidney-tonifying formulas
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal tea blends, and powder grinding
• Sold as edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are small reniform seeds with a dark brown to blackish exterior and an oily, slightly wrinkled surface. They carry a characteristic aromatic, pungent scent, and when decocted they typically yield a warm, slightly bitter and acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonifying herbs
• Brew as a component of traditional herbal tea blends
• Grind into powder for incorporation into herbal preparations
• Add to congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bu Gu Zhi is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Du Zhong and Hu Lu Ba. Traditionally it is decocted, ground into powder, or used in wine infusions. It is also a common ingredient in folk herbal soups and seasonal tonifying recipes during colder months.

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