Morinda Root Ba Ji Tian 巴戟天 Dried Herb 500g for Traditional TCM Decoction and Herbal Wine

Morinda Root, known in TCM as Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天), is the dried root of Morinda officinalis. This listing offers carefully dried whole root segments, with the woody core traditionally removed during processing. In TCM theory, Ba Ji Tian is sweet and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional wine infusions. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guangdong-sourced Morinda Root, a classic kidney-tonifying herb in TCM
• Botanical source Morinda officinalis, dried whole root segments
• Core-removed processing for a cleaner, easier-to-use root
• Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal wine infusions
• 500g pack, dried and ready for traditional preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically, Ba Ji Tian root segments show a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown exterior with a purplish or brownish inner flesh. The texture is firm yet slightly flexible, and the aroma is mildly sweet and earthy. When decocted, it typically yields a light, subtly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or poultry
• Steeped in traditional Chinese herbal wine infusions
• Combined with other tonic herbs such as Epimedium, Cistanche, or Raspberry in classic formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ba Ji Tian is traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and strengthening sinews and bones. It is a common ingredient in classical tonic formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium), Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche), and Fu Pen Zi (Raspberry). Traditionally, it is simmered in decoctions, added to nourishing soups, or steeped in herbal wine, especially during colder seasons.

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