Yi Zhi Ren Dried Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Yi Zhi Ren (益智仁), the dried fruit of Alpinia oxyphylla, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued in TCM. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with pungent flavor, traditionally associated with the kidney and spleen channels. These selected large dried fruits are suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary use. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Yi Zhi Ren fruit, a well-known traditional Chinese herb
• Botanical source Alpinia oxyphylla, fruit of the ginger family plant
• Selected large fruits with a naturally rich aroma
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with kidney and spleen channels
• Convenient 500g pack for tea, decoction, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits typically show a grayish-brown to reddish-brown exterior with a longitudinally ridged surface. They have a firm texture and a characteristic warm, aromatic, slightly pungent scent. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically carries a mild spicy-fragrant taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a warm daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups in traditional recipes
• Use in seasonal culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yi Zhi Ren is commonly simmered in decoctions or added to soups and congee. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Dang Shen or Fu Zi in classical formulas, and folk practice often combines it with Zhu Ling or Wu Wei Zi in daily herbal drinks. It is also used in seasonal warming recipes during colder months.

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