Dried Vitex Fruit Man Jing Zi Whole Herb 500g Natural Sun Dried Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Vitex Fruit, known in TCM as Man Jing Zi (蔓荆子), from Vitex trifolia, is the mature dried fruit of the vitex plant. Traditionally associated with dispersing wind and clearing the head in TCM theory, this slightly acrid and bitter herb is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. A versatile raw botanical for traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Vitex Fruit sourced from Jiangxi, China
• Botanical source Vitex trifolia, plant part is mature fruit
• Known in TCM as Man Jing Zi (蔓荆子), a classic wind-dispelling herb
• Naturally sun dried with no further processing
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to dark brown fruits with a slightly wrinkled surface and a faint aromatic odor. The taste is traditionally described as mildly pungent and bitter when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into classical TCM formulas
• Brewed as a traditional herbal tea ingredient
• Used in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Man Jing Zi is traditionally associated with dispersing wind and clearing the head and eyes. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Chuan Xiong or Ju Hua in traditional decoctions. Traditionally prepared by simmering the dried fruits in water for herbal tea or decoction use.

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