Stir-Fried Zhi Shi Fructus Aurantii Immaturus 100g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction

Stir-Fried Bitter Orange Immature Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Shi (枳实), from Citrus aurantium. These dried, wheat-bran stir-fried fruit pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moving qi and relieving food stagnation. In TCM theory Zhi Shi is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for decoction, soup, and traditional herbal preparation under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhi Shi (枳实) prepared by traditional wheat-bran stir-frying
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium immature fruit pieces
• Traditionally used in TCM to move qi and support digestive comfort
• Ready-to-use dried form for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas
• Convenient 100g pack for home herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark yellowish-brown to tan pieces with a slightly curved, half-sphere shape and firm texture. The bran-fried surface carries a mild toasted grain aroma, and decocted liquid typically tastes bitter and pungent with a faint citrus note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup formulas with other qi-regulating herbs
• Use in classical formulas prepared under practitioner guidance
• Combine with hawthorn and malt in traditional digestive blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Shi is traditionally associated with breaking up stagnant qi and easing fullness in the chest and abdomen. Bran stir-frying is a classic processing method traditionally used to moderate its harshness. It commonly appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Bai Zhu, Hou Po, and Huang Lian, and is traditionally prepared by simmering in decoctions.

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