Gardenia Fruit Powder Zhi Zi 500g Pure Ground Gardenia jasminoides for Herbal Tea and Culinary Use

Gardenia Fruit Powder, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), is ground from the dried fruit of Gardenia jasminoides. This fine yellow powder is a classic TCM botanical, traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability. In TCM theory it is bitter and cold, entering the heart, lung, and stomach channels. Sold as a food-grade agricultural product, it is commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary coloring. This product is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Pure ground powder made from dried Gardenia jasminoides fruit
• Recognized TCM herb Zhi Zi (栀子) with a long history in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Fine golden-yellow powder that naturally colors foods and beverages
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and culinary applications
• 500g bulk-friendly pack suitable for daily herbal and kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically a warm golden to orange-yellow with a fine, dry texture and a faintly bitter, grassy aroma. When brewed or decocted, it typically yields a bright yellow infusion with a mildly bitter, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep into a traditional herbal tea or infusion
• Add to decoctions and herbal formulas
• Stir into congee or soups for natural color
• Use as a natural yellow food coloring in culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Zhi Zi is a commonly used cooling herb, traditionally associated with clearing heat and easing restlessness. It has long been simmered in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as dan dou chi in classic formulas, and used in seasonal wellness drinks during warm weather. In folk kitchens, gardenia fruit has also served as a natural coloring agent for rice dishes and pastries.

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