Dried Persimmon Calyx Shi Di 柿蒂 Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces Bulk

Dried Persimmon Calyx, known in TCM as Shi Di (柿蒂), from Diospyros kaki, the dried persistent calyx of the persimmon fruit. This whole-form botanical is a classic minor TCM ingredient, traditionally associated with bitter flavor and neutral-cool nature and linked to the stomach channel. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product, it is commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried persimmon calyx in its natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Diospyros kaki with Chinese name Shi Di 柿蒂
• Classic minor ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine decoction practice
• Sold by weight as a raw edible agricultural product
• Suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and folk formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to grayish-brown with a firm, dry, papery texture. The calyces are lightweight and slightly brittle, with a mild, faintly astringent herbal aroma and a subtle bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Combine with other TCM herbs in folk formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Di is traditionally associated with the stomach channel and is a well-known component of classic formulas such as Persimmon Calyx Decoction, traditionally paired with herbs like丁香 in decoctions. Folk practice also uses the calyces in simple simmered teas, often prepared with ginger or other warming botanicals. It remains a common pantry herb for those following traditional Chinese herbal customs.

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