Dried Great Burdock Fruit Niubangzi 500g Natural Sun Dried Sichuan Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Great Burdock Fruit, known in TCM as Niu Bang Zi (牛蒡子), from Arctium lappa. These whole dried fruits are naturally sun dried and sold as edible agricultural produce. In TCM theory, Niu Bang Zi is acrid and bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Stomach channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, it is valued in classical formulas. Store in a cool dry place; special populations should consult guidance before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Great Burdock Fruit, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Arctium lappa with Chinese name Niu Bang Zi 牛蒡子
• Naturally sun dried whole fruits with no further processing
• Sourced from Sichuan and sold as edible agricultural produce
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and formula blending

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish brown to dull brown achenes with fine longitudinal ridges and a slightly oily kernel inside. The aroma is mildly herbal and nutty, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, slightly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Brew as a light herbal tea, often roasted first
• Add to soup packs for seasonal herbal cooking
• Blend into custom herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Niu Bang Zi is traditionally associated with dispersing wind-heat and benefiting the throat, and it appears in classical formulas such as Yin Qiao San. Traditionally it is decocted with herbs like Jie Geng and Bo He, or lightly crushed and brewed as tea. It is also used in seasonal herbal soups and congee preparations in folk practice.

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