Dried Bletilla Rhizome Slices Bai Ji 500g Yunnan Three-Forked Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Dried Bletilla Rhizome Slices, known in TCM as Bai Ji (白及), from Bletilla striata, the dried tuber of the orchid plant. Sourced from Yunnan and gently heat-dried to preserve the natural rhizome form. In TCM theory, Bai Ji is considered bitter, sweet, and astringent with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and liver channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal applications. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yunnan three-forked Bai Ji rhizome slices in natural dried form
• Botanical source Bletilla striata, the traditional orchid tuber used in Chinese herbalism
• Known in TCM as Bai Ji (白及), traditionally valued for its astringent and slightly cold nature
• Heat-dried whole slices suitable for decoction pieces and external herbal preparations
• Sold as a 500g pack of dried edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown irregular slices with a hard, dense texture and faint starchy aroma. When decocted, Bai Ji is traditionally known for producing a thick, mucilaginous quality in the liquid.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for external topical herbal pastes
• Added to classical herbal formulas prepared at home
• Used in seasonal herbal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Ji has long been used in decoctions and powdered formulas, traditionally associated with supporting the lung and stomach channels. It is a classic ingredient in external herbal pastes and powders applied topically in folk practice. Traditionally paired with herbs such as Xie Bai or E Jiao in classical formulas, it is also used in seasonal wellness preparations. This listing describes traditional use only and is not a substitute for medical treatment.

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