Bi Cheng Qie / Litsea Cubeba Fruit (山苍子) — Dried Food Herb, 500g

Bi Cheng Qie (毕澄茄), also known as Litsea Cubeba Fruit or Mountain Pepper Fruit, is the dried ripe fruit of Litsea cubeba, a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Cāng Zǐ (山苍子). For centuries it has been prized as a warming, qi-moving, and dampness-dispelling herb, used to ease cold-related discomfort in the middle burner, support digestion, and warm the Stomach and Spleen. Its nature is acrid, warm, and gently stimulating, making it a valued aromatic herb for seasonal warmth and daily culinary wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming food herb (药食同源)
• Dried Litsea cubeba fruit, whole form
• Sourced from Anhui, China
• 500g bulk pack for daily use
• Aromatic, warming culinary herb

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve the fruit's dark brownish-green color, wrinkled texture, and intense aromatic fragrance. When crushed or simmered, the fruit releases a warm, peppery, citrus-like aroma with a pungent, slightly bitter taste that lingers pleasantly on the palate, adding depth to broths and decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and teas
• Soup and broth seasoning
• Medicinal food cooking
• Seasonal warming blends
• Traditional culinary use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bi Cheng Qie is decocted into warming teas and soups to support digestive comfort during cold seasons. It is often paired with ginger, cardamom, and other aromatic herbs in medicinal food formulas. As a culinary spice, it is added to broths and stews to impart warmth and depth, and in some regions it is included in longevity and vitality tonics for its qi-moving properties.

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