Dried Japanese Thistle Da Ji 500g Whole Herb Raw Chinese Herbal Material

Dried Japanese Thistle, known in TCM as Da Ji (大蓟), from Cirsium japonicum, supplied as whole dried aerial herb in unprocessed form. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with sweet and bitter flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and heart channels. This 500g pack is sealed for storage in a cool dry place and is intended for traditional herbal preparation rather than use as a medicine substitute.

Key Selling Points

• Single-herb raw botanical supplied in its natural whole form
• Botanical source Cirsium japonicum identified in TCM as Da Ji
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its cooling nature
• 500g resealable pack with 24-month shelf life under proper storage
• Sourced from Shaanxi and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The dried herb typically shows grayish-green stems and leaves with a slightly hairy texture and a faint grassy aroma. When decocted, it typically yields a mild herbal taste with light bitter and sweet notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Simmered into herbal teas with other botanicals
• Added to soup or congee in seasonal folk cooking
• Stored as a pantry staple for home herbal preparation

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Da Ji has long been decocted alone or combined with other cooling herbs, and it also appears in folk recipes for soups and seasonal herbal drinks. Traditional texts describe it as entering the liver and heart channels, and it was commonly prepared by simmering the dried herb in water. It is traditionally used in daily wellness routines rather than as a replacement for medical treatment.

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