Dried Cili Fruit Rosa roxburghii Whole Fruit 500g Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Cili Fruit, known in TCM as Ci Li (刺梨), from Rosa roxburghii, is the whole dried fruit of a thorny shrub native to southwest China. Traditionally valued in Guizhou folk herbal practice, it is associated with supporting digestion and seasonal wellness in TCM theory. These dried fruits are typically used for teas, infusions, and culinary preparations. Store in a cool, dry place and enjoy as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cili fruit from Rosa roxburghii, a distinctive thorny fruit of southwest China
• Known in TCM as Ci Li (刺梨), traditionally used in Guizhou folk herbal practice
• Sold as a raw edible botanical, suitable for tea, infusion, and culinary use
• Naturally dried whole fruit with no added ingredients
• 500g pack, ideal for daily herbal tea or seasonal wellness routines

Quality & Sensory

Dried Cili fruit typically appears as small, wrinkled, golden-yellow to amber fruits with a firm, dry texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and slightly tangy. When steeped or simmered, the infusion typically tastes pleasantly tart and fruity with a subtle sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep dried Cili fruit in hot water for a tangy herbal fruit tea
• Simmer in soups or herbal decoctions alongside other botanicals
• Add to congee or dessert soups for a fruity tartness
• Use in seasonal culinary preparations or homemade fruit infusions

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Guizhou folk tradition, Ci Li has long been used in daily teas and decoctions, often paired with other fruits or roots. It is traditionally associated with supporting digestion and refreshing the body during warm seasons. Common preparations include steeping the dried fruit alone or combining it with hawthorn, chrysanthemum, or goji berries in herbal infusions.

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