Feng Liu Gu Dried Fruits 500g Culinary Herbal Ingredient for Infusions and Cooking

Feng Liu Gu (风流果), also called Gui Tou Zi, is a dried botanical fruit traditionally used in Chinese folk herbal practice. The exact Latin botanical name is not specified for this batch. Sold as a raw edible agricultural product, it is commonly prepared in culinary applications such as slow-cooked infusions and decoctions. In TCM tradition it is valued as a warming ingredient. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Feng Liu Gu fruits sold as a raw culinary botanical
• Known in Chinese folk tradition as Gui Tou Zi and valued as a warming ingredient
• 500g net weight packaged for convenient home preparation
• Commonly used in slow-cooked infusions and traditional decoctions
• Simple processing with no added ingredients, suitable for culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are hard and oval with a brownish outer shell and a firm, dense texture. They carry a mild, earthy, woody aroma and release a subtle nutty taste when simmered or steeped for extended periods.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped for extended periods as a folk-style infusion
• Added to slow-cooked soups in small quantities
• Used in culinary preparations following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In Chinese folk herbal tradition, Feng Liu Gu has long been associated with warming and tonifying qualities and is often prepared by simmering the whole fruits in alcohol or long-cooked decoctions. It is traditionally paired with other warming botanicals in seasonal tonics, particularly during colder months. Preparation methods vary by household and regional custom.

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