Dried Chebula Fruit He Zi 诃子 Terminalia chebula 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Chebula Fruit, known in TCM as He Zi (诃子), from Terminalia chebula. These whole dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for their astringent nature. In TCM theory, He Zi is considered bitter, sour, and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the lung and large intestine channels. Supplied as a 500g sealed bag of whole dried fruit for decoction, tea, or herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Chebula Fruit, a classic TCM botanical known as He Zi (诃子)
• Botanical source Terminalia chebula, sourced from Yunnan, China
• Traditionally used in TCM for its astringent and sour-bitter character
• Supplied as 500g resealable bag of whole dried fruits
• Suitable for decoction, herbal tea blends, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Whole dried fruits typically show a yellowish-brown to dark brown, ridged surface with a firm, hard texture. The aroma is typically mild and slightly astringent, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a sour, astringent, gently bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a component of herbal tea blends
• Add to classical TCM formulas prepared at home
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, He Zi is traditionally used to support astringent functions, and it is often included in classical formulas alongside herbs such as dried ginger or licorice root. Traditionally prepared by decoction, the fruit is also used in folk herbal tea blends, particularly in autumn and winter seasonal routines.

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