Bai Ji Dried Bletilla Slices Bai Ji 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Powder

Bai Ji (白及), also written Bai Ji (白芨), is the dried tuber of Bletilla striata, a traditional Chinese herb sold here as naturally sun-dried slices. In TCM theory it is associated with the lung, stomach, and liver channels and has a bitter, sweet, and slightly cold nature. Traditionally valued in herbal practice, it is commonly decocted or ground into powder. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic new-crop Bai Ji slices from the tuber of Bletilla striata
• Naturally sun-dried with a sticky, gummy texture when moistened
• Known in TCM as Bai Ji (白及) with bitter, sweet, and slightly cold properties
• Suitable for decoction pieces or grinding into fine herbal powder
• 500g pack sold as a food-grade agricultural product with refrigerated storage

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear pale white to light yellowish-white with a firm, hard texture and faint starchy aroma. When chewed or moistened, they typically feel sticky and gummy. Decoctions are typically bland to slightly bitter with a slippery, mucilaginous mouthfeel.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following a practitioner's guidance
• Grind into powder for traditional external herbal pastes
• Add to prescribed herbal formulas prepared at home
• Store refrigerated for long-term herbal pantry keeping

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Bai Ji has long been used in decoctions and powdered formulas, traditionally associated with supporting the lung and stomach channels. Folk practice often pairs it with herbs such as Xian He Cao or uses it in external pastes. It is traditionally prepared by decocting slices or grinding the dried tuber into fine powder for topical applications.

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