Wild Psoralea Fruit Bu Gu Zhi 500g Salt Stir Fried Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea

Psoralea Fruit, known in TCM as Bu Gu Zhi (补骨脂), also called Po Gu Zhi or Hei Gu Zi, from Psoralea corylifolia. This grade-A wild-harvested herb consists of salt stir-fried dried seeds, processed by sun drying and traditional salt-frying. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Grade-A wild Psoralea Fruit seeds, a classic TCM kidney-tonifying herb
• Identified as Bu Gu Zhi (补骨脂) from Psoralea corylifolia
• Salt stir-fried processing, a traditional preparation that moderates the herb's nature
• Dried whole seeds suitable for decoction, powdering, or herbal formulas
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and dark brown to blackish with a slightly oily, wrinkled surface. Salt stir-frying typically lends a faint salty aroma and a warm, roasted scent. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a pungent, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for use in herbal formulas
• Add to soup packs prepared with other tonic herbs
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bu Gu Zhi is traditionally used to warm the kidney and support yang, and it is a common ingredient in classical formulas for kidney yang deficiency patterns. It is often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong or Hu Lu Ba in decoctions or powder formulas. Salt-frying is the customary preparation to enhance its traditional action and reduce dryness.

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