Dried Caltrop Fruit Ji Li 蒺藜 Tribulus terrestris Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

Dried Caltrop Fruit, known in TCM as Ji Li (蒺藜), from Tribulus terrestris. These whole dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal botanical, traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels and valued in herbal formulas. In TCM theory the fruit is considered pungent and bitter with a mild warm nature. Sold as a raw culinary-grade herb for decoction and traditional preparation, not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Tribulus terrestris fruit, a classic TCM botanical known as Ji Li
• Traditional Chinese herb with established use in decoctions and herbal formulas
• Selected graded fruit with typical small hard spiky appearance
• 500g pack suitable for home decoction or herbal practice
• Simple single-ingredient product with no added processing

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, hard, five-parted fruits with sharp spines, grey-green to yellowish-brown in color. The aroma is mild and grassy, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a slightly bitter, acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup packs following classic recipes
• Used in external washes in folk herbal practice
• Stored as a staple botanical for seasonal herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ji Li is traditionally associated with soothing the liver and benefiting the eyes, and it appears in classic formulas for liver yang patterns and itching conditions. Traditionally it is decocted with other herbs, and it is sometimes paired with chrysanthemum or mulberry leaf in eye-related formulas. It has also been used in folk practice as an external wash.

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