Dried Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 500g Whole Gardenia jasminoidis Fruit for Herbal Tea and Decoction
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Description
Dried Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), from Gardenia jasminoidis. These whole dried fruits are harvested in Jiangxi and carefully dried for herbal use. In TCM theory, Zhi Zi is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming the spirit. Commonly simmered for decoctions or steeped as a simple herbal tea. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Gardenia jasminoidis fruit from Jiangxi, China
- Known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), a classic heat-clearing herb
- Bitter flavor and cold nature traditionally linked to Heart, Lung, and San Jiao channels
- Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary coloring
- Supplied as a 500g resealable bag of dried fruit


Quality & Sensory
Typically deep reddish-orange to yellowish-brown whole fruits with a wrinkled, firm surface and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically takes on a bright golden-yellow color with a distinctly bitter, slightly astringent taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 栀子 |
| Pinyin | Zhi Zi |
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoidis |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer in herbal decoctions according to traditional formulas
- Steep a few fruits in hot water as a simple herbal tea
- Add to soups or congee for traditional culinary use
- Use as a natural yellow food coloring in seasonal dishes


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Zhi Zi is traditionally used to drain fire and ease irritability, often paired with herbs such as Dan Dou Chi in classic formulas. It is also a familiar household ingredient for herbal teas and is traditionally valued in summer for its cooling character. In folk cuisine, gardenia fruit has long been used to impart a natural golden-yellow color to rice, cakes, and soups.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of whole dried Gardenia jasminoidis fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), sourced from Jiangxi.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory it is bitter and cold, traditionally associated with clearing heat and relieving irritability.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, steeped in hot water as tea, or cooked in soups and congee.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 16 × 6 cm |
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