Morinda Root Ba Ji Tian Dried Sliced Herb for Tea and Soup 1000g

Dried Morinda Root Slices, known in TCM as Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天), from Morinda officinalis. These cut slices are the prepared root, traditionally cored and sliced for decoction use. In TCM theory, Ba Ji Tian is warm in nature with sweet and slightly acrid flavor and is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels. Commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or infused in wine-style preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ba Ji Tian (巴戟天) dried root slices from Morinda officinalis
• Cut and sliced form suitable for decoction, soup, and herbal tea preparation
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a kidney yang tonic herb
• Sulfur-free processing with sealed storage to preserve aroma and quality
• Bulk 1000g pack suited to regular home decoction and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown outer bark with a woody, fibrous inner texture and slightly curved segmented pieces. The aroma is typically mild and earthy, and decocted slices yield a gently sweet, slightly acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal soups with meat or bones
• Add to traditional decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Steep sliced pieces in hot water for a mild herbal tea
• Use in slow-cooked congee or culinary tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ba Ji Tian is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang, strengthen the sinews and bones, and support general vitality. It is a common ingredient in classic tonic formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Du Zhong, Rou Cong Rong, or Gou Qi Zi in decoctions and nourishing soups. Traditionally prepared by simmering the sliced root in soup or steeping it as a daily herbal infusion.

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