Bi Ba (Piper longum) — Dried Food-Herb Spice for Stews & Broths

Bi Ba (Piper longum), also known as Long Pepper, is the dried fruit spike of a traditional food-herb spice known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bì Bá (荜拔). For centuries it has been prized as a warming, aromatic culinary herb used to flavor stews, broths, and medicinal soups. Its nature is pungent and hot, making it a lively yet balanced spice that warms the middle and moves qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming food-herb spice
• Dried Long Pepper fruit spikes
• Piper longum
• Ideal for stews, broths, and braises
• New-crop, bulk-friendly quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its dark brown color, wrinkled texture, and intense peppery aroma. When simmered, the spikes release a warm, pungent, slightly sweet heat that deepens the flavor of broths and braises without overwhelming other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style stews and braises
• Medicinal food soups
• Broth and stock seasoning
• Spice blends for slow cooking
• Culinary herb combinations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bi Ba is added to soups, stews, and medicinal congee to warm the middle and support digestion. It is a common ingredient in winter stew packs, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, and star anise. As a daily spice, it is simmered into broths to add warmth and depth.

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