Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 500g Dried Fructus Gardeniae for Tea and Culinary Coloring

Dried Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), from Gardenia jasminoides. These whole dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally valued for their bitter cold nature and association with clearing heat in TCM theory. Widely used as a natural food coloring for braised meats and as an ingredient in herbal tea and decoctions. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Gardenia Fruit, a classic TCM botanical known as Zhi Zi
• Botanical source Gardenia jasminoides with fruit as the used plant part
• Traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability in TCM theory
• Popular natural coloring agent for braised dishes and culinary use
• Sourced from Jiangxi with a 500g pack suitable for tea and decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-orange to golden yellow whole fruits with a firm, wrinkled surface and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically release a rich golden-yellow color and a mildly bitter, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in braised meat dishes as a traditional natural coloring ingredient
• Steep as a simple herbal tea on its own or with chrysanthemum
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared according to TCM guidance
• Use in seasonal soups and congee recipes from traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zhi Zi is bitter and cold and traditionally associated with the heart, lung, and triple burner channels, where it is used to clear heat and ease irritability. Traditionally it is decocted alone or combined with herbs such as dan dou chi in classic formulas. In folk culinary practice, the fruits are simmered with braised pork or poultry to lend a warm golden color.

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