Bian Mi Gu Dried Cassia Fruit Pods 500g Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient
$8.84
888616 in stock
Description
Bian Mi Gu (便秘果), also called Da Jie Gu, is the dried fruit pod of Cassia fistula, a botanical traditionally used in Chinese and Southeast Asian herbal practice. These whole dried pods are typically dark brown, elongated, and firm, with a naturally sweet pulp inside. In traditional use, the fruit is associated with supporting comfortable digestion and is often simmered or steeped as a mild herbal drink. This listing is for dried edible agricultural produce; store in a cool, dry place and use according to personal preference.



Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Cassia fistula fruit pods known in Chinese herbal tradition as Bian Mi Gu or Da Jie Gu
- Traditionally associated in folk herbalism with supporting comfortable digestion and regularity
- Dried whole-pod form suitable for simmering, steeping, or blending into herbal drinks
- Sourced as edible agricultural produce and dried using a drying process without further processing claims
- Convenient 500g bulk pack suited to regular home preparation or shared household use



Quality & Sensory
The pods are typically elongated, cylindrical, and dark brown to blackish-brown with a hard, dry outer shell. The pulp inside is characteristically sticky and sweet, and when simmered or steeped the resulting liquid typically has a mild, subtly sweet taste with a gentle herbal aroma.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole fruit pods |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 便秘果 |
| Pinyin | Bian Mi Gu |
| Botanical Name | Cassia fistula |
| Plant Part | Fruit pod |
| Net Weight | 500g |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer whole or broken pods in water for a traditional herbal drink
- Steep pieces of pod in hot water as a mild daily infusion
- Combine with other dried botanicals in home herbal blends
- Use in small amounts in traditional folk preparations



Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese and Southeast Asian folk herbalism, the dried pod of Cassia fistula has long been valued for its naturally sweet pulp and its traditional association with digestive comfort and bowel regularity. It is commonly prepared by simmering or steeping the pod in hot water, sometimes alongside other mild botanicals such as chrysanthemum or hawthorn in everyday herbal drinks. Traditional practice favors small, occasional servings rather than continuous daily use.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a 500g pack of whole dried Cassia fistula fruit pods, known in Chinese as Bian Mi Gu (便秘果) or Da Jie Gu, sold as edible agricultural produce.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In traditional folk herbalism, the sweet pulp of the pod has been associated with digestive comfort and bowel regularity. These are traditional uses and not medical claims.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The pod is typically broken into pieces and simmered or steeped in hot water to make a mild, subtly sweet herbal infusion.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
Related products
-

Dried Ginger Root Gan Jiang 500g Bulk Chinese Herb Zingiber officinale Rhizome for Decoction and Culinary Use
$5.90 -

Taizishen Dried Pseudostellaria Root TCM Herbal Tea and Soup Ingredient 500g Bulk Pack
$10.28 – $15.63Price range: $10.28 through $15.63 -

Yi Zhi Ren Dried Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient
$11.74 – $13.36Price range: $11.74 through $13.36 -

Black Pepper Whole Peppercorns Hu Jiao 500g Bulk Culinary Spice for Cooking and Seasoning
$8.33 – $9.14Price range: $8.33 through $9.14




Reviews
There are no reviews yet.