Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction

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Description

Dried Zhi Shi (枳实), the immature fruit of bitter orange Citrus aurantium, is a classic TCM decoction piece. In TCM theory it is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in herbal formulas, it is supplied as sun-dried whole or cut fruit for decoction and culinary herbal preparation.

Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Zhi Shi, immature bitter orange fruit, a staple TCM decoction herb
  • Botanical source Citrus aurantium, dried young fruit with traditional herbal value
  • Sun-dried and naturally processed with no further treatment
  • Traditionally associated with moving qi and reducing food stagnation in TCM practice
  • 500g packaged supply suitable for decoction, soup, and herbal tea preparation
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried immature fruit appears small, hard, and dark greenish-brown to grayish with a firm texture. It typically carries a distinct fragrant citrus aroma, and when decocted the liquid traditionally tastes bitter and pungent.

Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried TCM herb
Chinese Name 枳实
Pinyin Zhi Shi
Botanical Name Citrus aurantium
Plant Part Immature fruit
Net Weight 500g
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
  • Add to herbal soup packs with other qi-regulating herbs
  • Brew as a bitter herbal tea infusion
  • Use in seasonal congee recipes with other dried herbs
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Shi is traditionally used to move qi and relieve food stagnation, and it appears in classic formulas such as Xiao Chengqi Tang and Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Bai Zhu, Chen Pi, or Huang Lian, and is traditionally used in seasonal digestive herbal soups.

Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried Zhi Shi (枳实), the immature fruit of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium), supplied as a traditional TCM decoction herb.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory it is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with moving qi and relieving food stagnation.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in herbal decoctions or added to soup packs, and can also be brewed as a bitter herbal infusion.

Additional information

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Packaging specifications

Citrus fruit 500 grams, Citrus fruit 250 grams, Citrus fruit 100 grams

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