Xi Qing Guo (Terminalia chebula) — Dried Food Herb Fruit for Tea & Soup

Xi Qing Guo (Terminalia chebula) is the dried immature fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Xī Qīng Guǒ (西青果), also called Chebulic Myrobalan or simply Qing Guo (青果). For centuries, it has been prized as a soothing, throat-nourishing, and fluid-promoting herb, traditionally used to relieve dry throat, hoarseness, and thirst. Its nature is sour, astringent, and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet effective herb for moistening the throat, clearing heat, and supporting the lungs.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional throat-soothing food herb
• Dried Xi Qing Guo fruit
• Terminalia chebula
• Suitable for tea, soup, and decoction
• Clean, new-crop quality from Anhui

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its dark olive-green to brownish color, wrinkled texture, and mild, slightly smoky aroma. When brewed or decocted, the fruit releases a sour, astringent flavor with a subtle sweetness, yielding a gentle, amber-toned infusion that soothes the throat and refreshes the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea for throat comfort
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Decoction with other herbs
• Daily wellness drink
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Xi Qing Guo is decocted into teas, soups, and throat-soothing formulas to support daily comfort during dry or cold seasons. It is a common ingredient in herbal tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and licorice. As a decoction, it is simmered alone or with other herbs for a sour, refreshing infusion that moistens the throat and promotes fluid.

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