Bai Ji Slices (Bletilla striata) — Dried Food-Herb Rhizome Slices for Tea & Soup

Bai Ji Slices (Bletilla striata) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Bái Jí (白芨). Also called Hyacinth Bletilla, Bai Ji has been prized for centuries as a gentle, astringent herb used to support the Stomach and Lung, stop bleeding, and promote tissue recovery. Its nature is bitter, sweet, and slightly cold, making it a mild yet focused herb for nourishing the mucous membranes and supporting the body's natural healing processes.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional astringent food herb
• Dried Bai Ji rhizome slices
• Bletilla striata
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale ivory to light yellowish color, smooth texture, and mild earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly bitter and subtly sweet flavor with a smooth mouthfeel, adding body to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Bai Ji is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus root, lily bulb, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion.

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