Morinda root

巴戟

supports the kidneysstrengthens sinews and bones補腎陽祛風濕

The fleshy root of Morinda officinalis with the woody core removed, sold as dark purplish-brown hollow segments known as ba jik flesh. Mildly sweet with a warm edge, it partners eucommia bark in pork-bone pots and gives the broth a subtle, warming depth.

TCM properties

Nature · warming　Flavour · sweet、pungent　Meridians · kidney、liver

Traditional food therapy

In Cantonese food therapy it is a warming tonic for the kidneys and the lower back, traditionally boiled with eucommia bark and pork bones in the classic strengthening pot for tired backs.

Cautions — read first

Not for yin deficiency with rising fire
Not while you have a cold
Not for people with strong internal damp heat

Preparation

Soups mostly use 巴戟肉, the flesh with the woody core already taken out. Just rinse it.

Origin · Geo-authentic (道地) source

廣東德慶

Availability in Australia

Herbal shops / specialists

Pairs well with

Eucommia bark Chestnut Pork bones (femur / blade)Red jujube date

Soups that use this ingredient · 2

Morinda root and eucommia bark soup with chestnuts and pork bonesNot yet surveyed (we say so honestly)

巴戟杜仲栗子豬骨湯

supports the kidneysstrengthens sinews and bonesWinter

百子櫃Morinda root· 20 g (5 mace)百子櫃Eucommia bark· 20 g (5 mace)百子櫃Chestnut· 150 g街市Pork bones (femur / blade)· 600 g (1 catty)百子櫃Red jujube date· 4街市Fresh ginger· 2 slices

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”

Double-boiled pork tail with morinda root and eucommia barkNot yet surveyed (we say so honestly)

巴戟杜仲燉豬尾

supports the kidneysstrengthens sinews and bonesdispels dampness3h slow fireWinter

百子櫃Morinda root· 20 g (5 mace)百子櫃Eucommia bark· 20 g (5 mace)百子櫃Achyranthes root· 12 g (3 mace)百子櫃Black soybean· 40 g (1 tael)街市Pig tail· 1百子櫃Red jujube date· 4… +1

“The pot she makes when someone needs looking after.”