Typhonium giganteum known in China as Bai Fu Zi is also known as Giant Voodoo Lily or Chinese Jack in the Pulpit. in early summer, the long petioles emerge from the tuber to produce a green, arrowhead-shaped leaf. in midsummer a 10 tall flower spike emerges on a short stalk at ground level. Each inflorescence is an upright, light purple pitcher with a velvety black lining. From the interior of the pitcher emerges the black spadix. The giant voodoo lily does have a memorable fragrance for about a day. The tuberous rhizomes are dug in autumn. After the fibrous roots & bark have been removed, the rhizomes are steamed with sulfur once or twice. Then they are dried in the sun & cut into slices. Traditional Uses for Bai Fu Zi:- The rhizome has a sweet but slightly acrid taste & preparations made from it are used as an expectorant ( a means to bring up & expel phlegm ) - it is frequently used in Chinese traditional medicine preparations. It contains Choline, Oleic Acid, Inositol, Uracil, Beta Sitosterol, Glucosides, Saponins. For more information, if required, please use the contact us feature & we will be happy to respond if we can Bai Fu Zi Powder - Typhonium Giganteum 50 Grams
