Wild White Puncturevine Fruit Ji Li 500g Dried Tribulus Terrestris Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Grinding

Dried Puncturevine Fruit, known in TCM as Bai Ji Li (白蒺藜) or Ci Ji Li (刺蒺藜), from Tribulus terrestris. These whole dried fruits are sun-dried wild-harvested botanicals with the characteristic spiny exterior intact. In TCM theory, Ji Li is acrid and bitter in flavor and slightly warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver channel. Commonly ground into powder or used in herbal decoctions, this product is intended for traditional herbal preparation and should be used as part of a balanced routine.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Bai Ji Li (白蒺藜) dried whole fruits from Tribulus terrestris
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural spiny fruit form
• Traditionally associated with the liver channel in TCM theory
• Suitable for grinding into powder or simmering in decoctions
• Pre-packaged 500g lot of current-season dried botanicals

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to yellowish-brown in color with five sharp spines per fruit and a hard, dry texture. The aroma is typically faintly herbal and grassy, and a decoction typically yields a mild, slightly bitter and acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into Ji Li powder for herbal formulas
• Combine with other liver-associated herbs in TCM preparations
• Use in seasonal folk herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Ji Li is traditionally used to soothe the liver and subdue yang, and to dispel wind and brighten the eyes. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) or Gou Teng (Uncaria). Traditionally prepared by decoction or ground into powder, it has also been used in folk practice for topical washes and seasonal wellness routines.

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