Dried Akebia Fruit Ba Yue Zha 八月札 Pre知子 Whole Dried Herb for Decoction 500g Bulk New Harvest

Dried Akebia Fruit, known in TCM as Ba Yue Zha (八月札) and also called Yu Zhi Zi (预知子), is the dried ripe fruit traditionally sourced for herbal decoction. In TCM theory it is associated with soothing the liver and regulating qi flow. This sun-dried whole fruit is sold as a raw botanical for traditional preparation. Consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Akebia fruit supplied in bulk loose form
• Known in TCM as Ba Yue Zha (八月札) and Yu Zhi Zi (预知子)
• Sun-dried processing preserves the traditional raw herb character
• Traditionally associated with soothing the liver and regulating qi
• Suitable for decoction and classic herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit typically shows a brownish to grayish-brown exterior with a wrinkled, firm surface. The interior may reveal seeds within the dried pulp. It typically carries a mild, earthy herbal aroma, and decocted liquid traditionally tastes slightly bitter with a faint astringent note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in classic TCM formulas
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ba Yue Zha is traditionally used to soothe the liver, regulate qi, and ease constrained emotional patterns. It is often paired with herbs such as Chai Hu or Xiang Fu in qi-regulating decoctions. Folk herbalists have also prepared it in seasonal tonics and daily infusions, particularly during spring when liver qi is traditionally emphasized.

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