Wild Bai Ji Sliced Dried Bletilla Rhizome 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Topical Powder Use

Wild Bai Ji (白及, Bai Ji), from Bletilla striata, is the dried tuber of the orchid plant, supplied here as sliced pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with bitter, sweet, and slightly cold properties and is linked to the lung, stomach, and liver channels. Traditionally valued in herbal practice, it is commonly prepared for decoction or ground for external paste use. Store frozen and use as directed by a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Bletilla striata tuber slices known in TCM as Bai Ji (白及)
• Wild-harvested material with traditional three-forked tuber form
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural botanical character
• Traditionally used in decoctions or ground into fine powder
• Pre-packaged 500g pack suitable for herbal cabinets and topical preparations

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellowish-white to light brown color with a firm, starchy texture and faint herbal aroma. When ground, the powder is typically fine and smooth. Prepared decoction is traditionally described as mildly sticky with a bland, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance
• Ground into powder for external paste or mask-style topical applications
• Added to traditional herbal formulas prepared at home
• Stored in the herbal cabinet for seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Ji has traditionally been included in formulas aimed at supporting the lung and stomach channels and is traditionally associated with astringent and protective qualities. Folk use includes grinding the dried tuber into powder for external pastes and combining slices in decoctions with other herbs. It has also been used in seasonal congee and soup preparations in some regional traditions.

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