Niu Bang Zi (Arctium lappa) — Dried Burdock Fruit for Herbal Tea & Decoction
Price range: $5.38 through $6.03
Description
Niu Bang Zi (Arctium lappa), also known as Burdock Fruit or Great Burdock Achene, is the dried mature fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Niú Bàng Zǐ (牛蒡子). For centuries, Niu Bang Zi has been prized as a dispersing, wind-clearing, and throat-soothing herb, traditionally used to relieve early-stage wind-heat patterns, sore throat, and skin eruptions. Its nature is pungent, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet gently dispersing herb for clearing heat and supporting the upper body.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional wind-heat dispersing food herb
- Dried Niu Bang Zi fruit, unsulfured
- Arctium lappa botanical identity
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
- Bulk 500g value pack
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its small, dark grey-brown achene form, firm texture, and mild, slightly nutty aroma. When decocted, the fruits yield a light golden infusion with a gentle, subtly bitter and earthy taste, softening as it simmers and blending smoothly with other herbs.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Niu Bang Zi |
| Botanical Name | Arctium lappa |
| Form | Dried Whole Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 18 months |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Traditional decoction
- Soup and congee ingredient
- Seasonal cooling tea
- Daily wellness infusion
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Niu Bang Zi is decocted into teas and soups to support the body during seasonal transitions, especially when wind-heat patterns arise. It is commonly paired with mint, chrysanthemum, and honeysuckle in cooling tea blends, or simmered with pear and rock sugar for a soothing throat-friendly decoction. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or combined with other gentle herbs for a light, refreshing infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Niu Bang Zi?
A: Niu Bang Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried mature fruit of Arctium lappa, also called Burdock Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and decoction.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Niu Bang Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Niu Bang Zi is associated with dispersing wind-heat, clearing heat, and soothing the throat. It is often used in teas and soups for seasonal support.
Q: How do I use dried Niu Bang Zi?
A: Rinse the fruits and simmer them in water for a decoction, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Unified goods 0 5kg piece, Select goods 0 5kg item |
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