Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis indica) — Dried Rangoon Creeper Fruit for TCM Decoction & Powder

Shi Jun Zi (Quisqualis indica), also known as Rangoon Creeper Fruit or by its folk names Wǔ Léng Zǐ (五棱子) and Liú Qiú Zǐ (留球子), is the dried ripe fruit of a traditional food herb long honored in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Shi Jun Zi has been prized as a gentle, sweet-and-warm herb used to support digestive harmony and soothe the middle burner. Its nature is sweet and warm, making it a mild yet effective herb for harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach while gently addressing accumulations.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb used in TCM for centuries
• Dried Rangoon Creeper fruit (Quisqualis indica)
• Also known as Wu Leng Zi and Liu Qiu Zi
• Available as whole fruit or custom-ground powder
• 500g value pack with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its dark brown to blackish-brown color, wrinkled surface, and firm, woody texture. The fruit carries a faint, earthy aroma with a subtle sweetness. When decocted, it yields a mild, slightly sweet infusion with a gentle, warming character that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal powder blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily wellness tea blends
• Custom herbal formulations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Jun Zi is decocted alone or combined with other herbs to support digestive comfort and gently address accumulations. It is often included in medicinal food soups and congee recipes, where it pairs with ingredients like hawthorn, tangerine peel, and poria. As a daily tea, it is brewed with a small amount of honey or blended with other warming herbs for a mild, sweet infusion.

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