Dried Chebula Fruit He Zi 诃子肉 Terminalia chebula Traditional TCM Herb 500g

Dried Chebula Fruit, known in TCM as He Zi (诃子肉), from Terminalia chebula. These sun-dried fruit pieces are a classic Tibetan-sourced botanical traditionally valued for their astringent nature. In TCM theory, He Zi is considered bitter, sour, and neutral, traditionally associated with the lung and large intestine channels. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product for decoction, tea, or culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic He Zi 诃子肉 dried chebula fruit pieces from Tibet
• Botanical source Terminalia chebula, a respected classic TCM herb
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no further refining
• Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas
• Sold by weight as a raw edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellowish-brown to dark brown fruit pieces with a wrinkled, firm texture and a faintly astringent aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a mild, sour-bitter taste characteristic of this astringent fruit.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Brew as a single-herb traditional tea
• Add to soup or congee recipes in small amounts
• Use in seasonal herbal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, He Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and formulas, often paired with herbs such as Gan Cao or Bai Zhu depending on the intended traditional function. It is a classic astringent herb in materia medica texts and is also seen in Tibetan herbal traditions. Traditionally prepared by simmering the dried fruit pieces in water.

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