Yi Zhi Ren Dried Alpinia Fruit Tea Grade Herbal Slices 500g for Daily Infusion and Decoction

Yi Zhi Ren (益智仁), the dried fruit of Alpinia oxyphylla, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued in TCM for its warm nature and pungent flavor. These carefully selected dried fruits are suitable for infusion, decoction, or grinding into powder. In TCM theory, Yi Zhi Ren is traditionally associated with the kidney and spleen channels. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Yi Zhi Ren fruit from China, sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• Botanical source Alpinia oxyphylla, a well-known Zingiberaceae herb in TCM
• Traditionally associated with kidney and spleen channels in TCM theory
• Versatile form suitable for tea infusion, decoction, or grinding into powder
• 36-month shelf life with refrigerated storage recommended for freshness

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits typically show a grayish-brown, longitudinally ridged surface with a firm, oblong shape. They carry a distinctive warm, aromatic, slightly pungent scent. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically tastes mildly spicy and astringent with a subtle herbal warmth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a simple daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal blending
• Add to congee or soup as a traditional kitchen ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yi Zhi Ren is commonly simmered in decoctions or ground into powder and paired with herbs such as Qian Shi (芡实) and Yuan Zhi (远志). It is traditionally used in daily herbal teas and congee, especially in cooler seasons. Folk practice often combines it with Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草) in external washes or soaks.

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