Dried Zhi Qiao Bitter Orange Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Bitter Orange Fruit Slices, known in TCM as Zhi Qiao (枳壳), from Citrus aurantium. These whole dried fruit slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with regulating qi and relieving food stagnation. In TCM theory, Zhi Qiao is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Suitable for decoction, soup, or culinary preparation; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhi Qiao (枳壳) dried bitter orange fruit slices from Hunan
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium, a well-established TCM herb
• Fully dried slices with minimal impurities, carefully selected before packing
• Traditional form suitable for decoction pieces, soups, and culinary recipes
• Sealed 500g pack with 36-month shelf life for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown to dark brown half-moon slices with a firm, dry texture and a faint citrus aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a mildly bitter, aromatic citrus taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to soups or stews as a culinary herbal ingredient
• Use in congee or seasonal food preparation
• Combine with other qi-regulating herbs in home herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Qiao is traditionally used to move qi, broaden the chest, and relieve distension or food stagnation. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Chen Pi, Bai Zhu, or Shan Zha in classical formulas. Slices are typically simmered in soups or decoctions and are also used in seasonal culinary preparations.

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