Tribulus Fruit Ji Li 蒺藜 Dried Puncturevine Caltrop Whole Herb Traditional TCM Herbal Supply 500g

Tribulus Fruit, known in TCM as Ji Li (蒺藜), is the dried mature fruit of Tribulus terrestris, traditionally called Bai Ji Li or Ci Ji Li. Hand-selected whole fruits with a naturally spiky appearance, this raw botanical is a classic ingredient in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a warm nature and pungent-bitter flavor. Suitable for decoction, powder, or external herbal preparations under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Tribulus terrestris fruit, a classic TCM botanical known as Ji Li
• Hand-selected whole fruits with traditional spiky form, carefully sorted for quality
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas and folk herbal practice for centuries
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoction, grinding, or external herbal use
• Bulk-friendly 500g bag with 12-month shelf life when stored refrigerated

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to yellowish-brown whole fruits with five sharp spines, hard and dry in texture, with a faint grassy-earthy aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for herbal formulations
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Used in external herbal washes or soaks in folk practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Li is traditionally associated with soothing the liver, dispersing stagnation, and benefiting the eyes, and it appears in classical formulas such as Bai Zi Yang Rong-type and liver-soothing combinations. Traditionally it is decocted with other herbs or ground into powder. Folk practice also uses it in external washes. It is commonly paired with Chai Hu, Ju Hua, or Jue Ming Zi in traditional preparations.

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