Xi Shu Guo (Camptotheca acuminata) — Dried Chinese Herbal Fruit, 500g
$6.13
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Description
Xi Shu Guo (Camptotheca acuminata), also known as Qian Zhang Shu (千丈树) or the Happy Tree fruit, is the dried fruit of a traditional Chinese botanical long recorded in herbal literature. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Xi Shu Guo is classified as a bitter, cooling herb that enters the Liver and Stomach channels, traditionally used in the context of clearing heat, resolving toxin, and dispersing stagnation. It is supplied as a dried, whole-fruit food agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation.


Key Selling Points
- Dried whole fruit of Camptotheca acuminata
- Known in TCM as Xi Shu Guo / Qian Zhang Shu
- Bitter, cooling herb entering Liver and Stomach channels
- 500g bulk pack for traditional decoction use
- Sourced and stored as a food agricultural product


Quality & Sensory
Each batch consists of dried, whole Xi Shu Guo fruits with a light brown to greyish-brown surface and a firm, woody texture. The dried fruit carries a faint, dry botanical aroma with little sweetness. When decocted, it yields a bitter, astringent infusion with a deep, earthy character, which is why it is traditionally combined with other herbs rather than taken alone.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herbal Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Xi Shu Guo / Qian Zhang Shu |
| Botanical Name | Camptotheca acuminata |
| Form | Dried Whole Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Storage | Room Temperature, Cool and Dry |


Usage Scenarios
- Traditional herbal decoction blends
- Herbal formula preparation under professional guidance
- Botanical ingredient for traditional herbal study
- Bulk storage for herbal practitioners


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Xi Shu Guo is decocted with other herbs in traditional formulas rather than used alone, reflecting its bitter and cooling nature. It is recorded in herbal literature as a botanical used in the context of clearing heat, resolving toxin, and dispersing stagnation, and it is often paired with herbs that balance its strong bitterness. Because of its potency, it is traditionally handled as a formula ingredient under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Xi Shu Guo?
A: Xi Shu Guo is the dried fruit of Camptotheca acuminata, also called Qian Zhang Shu or the Happy Tree. It is a traditional Chinese botanical recorded in herbal literature and classified in TCM as a bitter, cooling herb.
Q: How is Xi Shu Guo traditionally used?
A: In TCM tradition, Xi Shu Guo is used as an ingredient in herbal decoction formulas, typically combined with other herbs rather than taken alone. It is associated with clearing heat, resolving toxin, and dispersing stagnation within a TCM context.
Q: How should this product be stored?
A: Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the package sealed after opening to preserve the dried fruit's texture and aroma.

Additional information
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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