Yi Zhi Ren Dried Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit 500g Natural Sun Dried Herbal Tea Ingredient
$14.05 – $21.76Price range: $14.05 through $21.76
Description
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 pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney and spleen channels. These naturally sun-dried fruits are commonly simmered in decoctions, brewed as tea, or used in herbal blends. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.


Key Selling Points
- Dried Yi Zhi Ren fruit known in TCM as a traditional kidney and spleen tonic ingredient
- Botanical source Alpinia oxyphylla, a member of the ginger family
- Naturally sun-dried whole fruits with no further processing
- 500g value pack suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal blends
- Commonly paired in TCM practice with herbs such as Shen Jin Cao, Yuan Zhi, Wu Mei, Tu Si Zi, and Jin Ying Zi


Quality & Sensory
The fruits typically appear grayish-brown to dark brown with a longitudinally ridged, slightly textured surface. They typically carry a warm, aromatic, slightly pungent scent, and when simmered or brewed they yield a mildly spicy, warming herbal taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese herbal fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 益智仁 |
| Pinyin | Yi Zhi Ren |
| Botanical Name | Alpinia oxyphylla |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Brewed as a warming daily herbal tea
- Combined with other TCM herbs in custom blends
- Used in congee or slow-cooked soups following traditional recipes


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Yi Zhi Ren is traditionally used to warm the kidney and support spleen function, and it frequently appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Wu Mei and Shan Zhu Yu. It is also a familiar ingredient in southern Chinese food-herbal culture, where the fruits are added to congee, soups, or simmered teas, especially during cooler seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of dried Yi Zhi Ren (益智仁), the fruit of Alpinia oxyphylla, sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient.
Q: What is it traditionally valued for?
A: In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and is traditionally associated with the kidney and spleen channels. It has long been used in warming tonics and daily herbal teas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The fruits are typically simmered in decoctions, brewed as tea, or cooked into congee and soups, often combined with other traditional herbs.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Selected kernels 500g, Selected kernels 1000g |
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