Psoralea Fruit Bu Gu Zhi Dried Whole Seeds 500g Traditional Chinese Herb from Yunnan

Psoralea Fruit, known in TCM as Bu Gu Zhi (补骨脂), also called Po Gu Zhi or Hei Gu Zi, is the dried ripe seed of Psoralea corylifolia. These whole seeds are sourced from Yunnan and sold as a clean, carefully selected raw botanical. In TCM theory, Bu Gu Zhi is warm in nature with a pungent and bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the kidney and spleen channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, powders, and herbal formulas, and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Psoralea corylifolia seeds in their natural form
• Known in TCM as Bu Gu Zhi 补骨脂 with pinyin clearly identified
• Sourced from Yunnan with a 24-month shelf life
• Cleaned and hand-selected seeds suitable for decoction pieces and formulas
• A classic kidney-channel herb in traditional Chinese herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically dark brown to blackish, kidney-shaped, and slightly flattened with a hard, oily texture. They typically carry a mild, aromatic, somewhat pungent scent and a bitter, acrid taste when chewed or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for use in classical formulas
• Combined with other herbs in tonic soups
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bu Gu Zhi is traditionally used to support kidney yang and is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Qing E Wan, often paired with Hu Tao Ren and Du Zhong. It has also been traditionally prepared by dry-frying or salt-processing before use. Folk practice sometimes includes external herbal applications, though internal use is typically through decoction or powder.

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