Dried Bletilla Slices Bai Ji 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction or Grinding

Dried Bletilla Slices, known in TCM as Bai Ji (白芨), from Bletilla striata, the dried tuber of the orchid family plant. These pale, firm slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with astringent and restorative properties. In TCM theory, Bai Ji is considered bitter, sweet, and astringent with a slightly cold nature, entering the lung, stomach, and liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, powders, and external herbal applications, it is valued in classical formulas and daily wellness routines. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Bai Ji (白芨) dried slices from Anhui, China
• Botanical source Bletilla striata, the traditional orchid-family herb
• Dried whole slices suitable for decoction or grinding into powder
• Traditionally associated with astringent and restorative properties in TCM
• Sold as a 500g pack of food-grade dried botanical material

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown in color, with a firm, slightly translucent texture and a clean, faintly starchy aroma. When decocted, the slices typically yield a mild, slightly bitter and astringent taste with a smooth, mucilaginous character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Grind into fine powder for traditional external herbal pastes
• Add to herbal soups or congee in small amounts as traditionally practiced
• Incorporate into seasonal wellness routines under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Ji has long been used in decoctions and powders, traditionally associated with supporting the lung and stomach channels. It is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Chuan Bei Mu or E Jiao in traditional preparations. Folk practice also includes using the ground powder in external herbal pastes. Seasonal use is common in autumn and winter wellness routines.

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