Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas
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Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas

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Description

Dried Bitter Orange Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Shi (枳实), from Citrus aurantium. These young immature orange fruit slices are naturally sun-dried and halved, a classic Jiangxi-sourced decoction piece. In TCM theory Zhi Shi is acrid, bitter, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and formulas; not intended to diagnose or treat any condition.

Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas overview
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Zhi Shi (枳实) immature bitter orange fruit slices from Jiangxi, China
  • Botanical source Citrus aurantium, naturally sun-dried and cut in halves
  • Thick-fleshed halves with the firm, dense character prized in TCM decoction pieces
  • Traditionally used in classical formulas to move qi and relieve food stagnation
  • Sold as a 500g pack of raw edible-grade botanical for decoction, tea, or culinary use
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas key features
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a dark greenish-brown to brownish exterior with pale yellowish-white flesh and a firm, hard texture. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and slightly sharp, and decocted liquid typically carries a bitter, pungent taste.

Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas quality and texture
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw herb decoction pieces
Chinese Name 枳实
Pinyin Zhi Shi
Botanical Name Citrus aurantium
Plant Part Dried young fruit, halved slices
Net Weight 500 g
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas specifications
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions with other prescribed herbs
  • Brew as a bitter herbal tea, often paired with Chen Pi or hawthorn
  • Add to slow-cooked soups following traditional recipes
  • Use in culinary herbal preparations where a bitter citrus note is desired
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas in use
Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Zhi Shi is traditionally used to move qi, break stagnation, and relieve food accumulation, and it appears in classical formulas such as Xiao Cheng Qi Tang and Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Bai Zhu, Chen Pi, or Mai Ya in digestion-focused blends. Traditionally prepared by simmering the slices in water; dosage is determined by a qualified practitioner.

Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Fruit Slices 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoctions and Herbal Teas preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500g of dried Zhi Shi (枳实), the immature fruit of Citrus aurantium, sun-dried and sold as halved slices from Jiangxi.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory it is acrid, bitter, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with moving qi and relieving food stagnation. It is a common ingredient in classical decoction formulas.

Q: How is it prepared?

A: The slices are typically simmered in water for decoctions or brewed as a bitter tea, often combined with other herbs according to a practitioner's guidance.

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Packaging specifications

Jiangxi citrus reticulata medium size halved 1000g, Jiangxi citrus reticulata medium size halved 500g, Jiangxi citrus reticulata thick pulped halved 1000g, Jiangxi citrus reticulata thick pulped halved 500g

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