Bletilla Slices Bai Ji 500g Dried White Orchid Tuber Pieces Traditional Herbal Decoction Supply

Bletilla Slices, known in TCM as Bai Ji (白芨), from Bletilla striata, are dried tuber slices of a traditional Chinese orchid herb. In TCM theory Bai Ji is acrid, bitter, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and liver channels. These clean, pale slices are suited to decoctions, powders, and external herbal preparations. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Bletilla striata tuber slices, a classic TCM botanical
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Bai Ji (白芨)
• Traditionally associated with lung, stomach, and liver channels
• Neat pale slices suitable for decoction pieces or grinding
• Nitrogen-flushed 500g bag with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown, the slices are firm and starchy with a hard, slightly translucent texture. They have little aroma, and a mild, sticky, faintly bitter taste when chewed or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions under professional guidance
• Grind into powder for traditional external pastes
• Add to classical herbal formulas prepared at home
• Store as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Bai Ji has long been valued for its sticky, starchy nature and is traditionally associated with supporting the lung and stomach channels. It was commonly ground into fine powder for external pastes and ointments, and also included in decoction formulas by experienced herbalists. Traditional texts often paired it with herbs such as E Jiao or Chuan Bei Mu in classical preparations. Use only under qualified guidance.

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