Dried Quisqualis Fruit Shi Jun Zi Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient

Dried Quisqualis Fruit, known in TCM as Shi Jun Zi (使君子), from Quisqualis indica, the dried mature fruit of the rangoon creeper. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and is valued in classical herbal practice. This whole-form dried botanical is intended for traditional herbal preparation and should be used under qualified guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Quisqualis fruit in its natural original form
• Botanical source Quisqualis indica with Chinese name Shi Jun Zi 使君子
• A recognized traditional Chinese medicine fruit recorded in classical herbal practice
• Hand-processed dried goods with a 12-month shelf life when stored sealed
• Suitable for traditional decoction preparation under professional guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruit shows an ovoid shape with a dark brown to blackish wrinkled surface and hard seed kernels inside. It carries a mild, slightly nutty aroma, and traditionally the kernels are described as tasting sweet when chewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in classical herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Added to traditional herbal preparations in small amounts
• Stored as a long-term dried botanical for herbal study and practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Shi Jun Zi has long been used in classical formulas, traditionally prepared by decocting the fruit or using the kernels. It is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and was commonly paired with other herbs in folk practice, often prepared with betel nut or white plum in recorded traditional combinations. Seasonal use appears in traditional summer herbal routines.

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