百子櫃THE HUNDRED DRAWERS
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
Deqing, Guangdong
Availability in Australia
Herbal shops / specialists
