Dried Immature Peach Bi Tao Gan 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoctions and Teas

Dried Immature Peach, known in TCM as Bi Tao Gan (碧桃干), also called Tao Nu (桃奴), from the immature fruit of Prunus persica. These small, shriveled, greenish-brown dried peaches are a classic cold-and-backlog herb traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are considered neutral in nature with a slightly bitter and sour flavor. Commonly decocted or paired with other herbs, this edible agricultural product is intended for traditional herbal preparation and should be stored sealed in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried immature peach fruit, a traditional cold-and-backlog Chinese herb
• Known in TCM as Bi Tao Gan (碧桃干), also called Tao Nu (桃奴) or Bie Tao Gan
• Botanical source is the immature fruit of Prunus persica
• Whole dried fruit form suitable for decoction and herbal blending
• Sold by weight as an edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, shriveled, and flattened in shape with a greenish-brown to yellowish-brown surface and a firm, dry texture. The aroma is typically faint and slightly herbal, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a mildly sour, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Brewed as a mild traditional herbal tea
• Used in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bi Tao Gan has traditionally been used in decoctions, often paired with other herbs in folk formulas. It is traditionally associated with supporting normal fluid balance and calming the body in classical herbal literature. The dried immature fruit is typically simmered alone or combined with herbs such as wu mei or he ye in seasonal preparations. Store sealed in a cool, dry place or refrigerated to maintain quality.

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