Morinda Root Ba Ji Tian 500g Dried Core-Removed Guangdong Herb for Decoction and Soup

Dried Morinda Root, known in TCM as Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天), from Morinda officinalis, is a core-removed dried root supplied as whole decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels and is valued in classical herbal formulas. This Guangdong-harvested lot is naturally sun-dried and sealed for storage. Use in cooking or decoctions as directed by a qualified practitioner; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天) dried root from the current Guangdong harvest
• Botanical source Morinda officinalis with woody core removed for easier use
• Naturally sun-dried whole-form herb suitable for decoction pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM kidney-tonifying and yang-supporting formulas
• Commonly paired with Rou Cong Rong (Cistanche) and Fu Pen Zi (Rubus) in herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

Selected pieces typically show a grayish-brown, slightly wrinkled exterior with pale, fibrous inner flesh. The aroma is mildly earthy and sweet, and long-simmered decoctions typically yield a gentle, slightly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonifying roots
• Add to slow-cooked meat or bone soups
• Combine with Cistanche and Rubus in traditional herbal blends
• Use in congee or culinary preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ba Ji Tian is traditionally classified as warm and sweet-slightly acrid, entering the kidney and liver channels, and has long been used in yang-tonifying formulas. It is a familiar ingredient in soup packets and decoctions, often simmered with Cistanche (Rou Cong Rong), Rubus fruit (Fu Pen Zi), or other kidney-supporting herbs, especially in autumn and winter cooking.

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