White Puncture Vine Fruit Bai Ji Li 500g Dried Tribulus Terrestris Whole Fruit for Traditional Herbal Decoctions

White Puncture Vine Fruit, known in TCM as Bai Ji Li (白蒺藜), from Tribulus terrestris, is the dried whole fruit of the puncture vine plant. Traditionally associated with the liver and lung channels in TCM theory, this pungent and slightly warm herb has long been valued in classical herbal formulas. Sold as a dried edible agricultural product, it is commonly used in decoctions and herbal preparations under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole fruit of Tribulus terrestris, known in TCM as Bai Ji Li (白蒺藜)
• Sun-dried and sorted to remove impurities for a clean herbal product
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas for its pungent flavor and slightly warm nature
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product suitable for decoction preparation
• 500g bulk pack with a 12-month shelf life when stored in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to yellowish-green small hard fruits with five radiating segments and short spines. The texture is dry and firm with a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the resulting liquid typically carries a mild, slightly acrid herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in classical formulas
• Used in folk herbal preparations under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Ji Li is traditionally associated with soothing the liver and benefiting the eyes, and it has historically appeared in classical formulas for calming liver yang and dispersing constrained qi. It is typically decocted with other herbs rather than used alone, and traditional practice often pairs it with herbs such as chrysanthemum or siler depending on the formula. As with all raw herbs, use should follow the advice of a qualified practitioner.

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