Mu Jiang Zi Dried Litsea Cubeba Fruit 500g Mountain Pepper Bi Cheng Qie for Culinary and Herbal Use

Dried Litsea Cubeba Fruit, known in TCM as Mu Jiang Zi (木姜子) and also called Bi Cheng Qie (荜澄茄), from Litsea cubeba. These whole dried fruits are sold as edible agricultural produce sourced from Yunnan. In TCM theory the fruit is traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispersing cold. Commonly used in cooking and traditional herbal preparations. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Litsea cubeba fruit sold as edible agricultural produce
• Known in TCM as Mu Jiang Zi 木姜子 and Bi Cheng Qie 荜澄茄
• Sourced from Yunnan with a 2-year shelf life
• Traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispersing cold in TCM
• Suitable for culinary seasoning and traditional herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits are typically small round dark brown to blackish berries with a wrinkled surface. They typically carry a sharp spicy aroma reminiscent of pepper and lemon. When ground or decocted they typically release a pungent warm taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground or whole as a spice for marinades and savory dishes
• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews for a warm peppery note
• Infused in culinary oils and dipping sauces

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Mu Jiang Zi is traditionally used to warm the middle and disperse cold, and is traditionally associated with supporting digestion. Folk usage includes adding the fruit to decoctions or using it as a regional spice in Yunnan and southwestern Chinese cooking, where it seasons fish, meat, and dipping sauces. It is sometimes paired with other warming herbs in traditional formulas.

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