Da Ji & Xiao Ji (Cirsium & Cephalanoplos) — Dried Herbal Pieces & Powder, 500g

Da Ji (大蓟) and Xiao Ji (小蓟) are the dried aerial parts of two closely paired traditional herbs known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Jì (Cirsium japonicum) and Xiǎo Jì (Cephalanoplos segetum), also called Thistle and Small Thistle. For centuries this classic duo has been prized as a cooling, blood-cooling, and stasis-dispelling pair, traditionally used to cool the blood, stop bleeding, and clear heat. Their nature is sweet, slightly bitter, and cool, making them gentle yet effective herbs for soothing the Liver and harmonizing the blood aspect.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Da Ji and Xiao Ji herbal pair
• Available as dried pieces or fine powder
• Cirsium japonicum and Cephalanoplos segetum
• Traditional blood-cooling food herb duo
• 500g value pack for daily decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep green color, crisp leafy texture, and mild grassy aroma. When decocted, the herbs yield a light, slightly bitter and subtly sweet infusion with a clean herbal finish, while the powder blends smoothly into warm water or soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Powder mixed into warm water
• Seasonal cooling food therapy

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Ji and Xiao Ji are decocted together into cooling teas, soups, and congee to support the body during warm seasons. They are a common pairing in traditional blood-cooling formulas, often combined with herbs like lotus leaf, honeysuckle, or dandelion. As a daily tea, the pieces are simmered alone or blended for a light, refreshing infusion, while the powder is stirred into warm water or added to medicinal food soups.

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