Dried Rangoon Creeper Fruit Shi Jun Zi Traditional Herbal Decoction Piece 500g

Dried Rangoon Creeper Fruit, known in TCM as Shi Jun Zi (使君子), from Quisqualis indica. This raw botanical is the mature dried fruit of the rangoon creeper, traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and warm, associated with the Spleen and Stomach channels. It is typically prepared as a decoction or added to soups and congee for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Shi Jun Zi (使君子), the dried fruit of Quisqualis indica
• Raw dried botanical supplied as whole fruit decoction pieces
• Traditionally associated with the Spleen and Stomach channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and congee in traditional preparation
• Sold in a 500g pack for regular herbal pantry use

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit is typically oval to spindle-shaped with a brownish to dark brown surface and a hard, woody texture. It has a mild, faintly sweet aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light and subtly sweet with a mild herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to soups during cooking
• Cooked into congee
• Used in seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shi Jun Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and sometimes paired with other herbs in formulas. It is also commonly added to soups or congee in folk herbal cooking. Traditional preparation usually involves simmering the dried fruit in water. It is often included in seasonal or family-style herbal food preparations.

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