Dried Bletilla Slices Bai Ji 50g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Bletilla Slices, known in TCM as Bai Ji (白芨), from Bletilla striata, the dried tuber of the orchid plant. These pale slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with astringent, cooling properties in TCM theory. Commonly used in decoctions, powders, and external herbal preparations, they are a valued addition to any traditional herbal pantry. Store refrigerated to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Bai Ji (白芨) slices from the Bletilla striata tuber
• New-season stock with clean cutting and uniform slice form
• Traditionally used in TCM for its astringent and cooling nature
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal powders, and external applications
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product in a resealable 50g bag

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear pale yellowish-white to light grey with a firm, slightly starchy texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted, they typically yield a mild, bland taste with a subtle mucilaginous thickness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for external herbal pastes
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in seasonal folk herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Ji is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and liver channels and is valued for its astringent and hemostatic properties. It has long been used in decoctions and powders, and externally in folk practice as a powder mixed into pastes. It is often paired with herbs such as E Jiao or San Qi in classical formulas.

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