Yi Zhi Ren Dried Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit 100g Bag Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Yi Zhi Ren (益智仁), the dried fruit of Alpinia oxyphylla, is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued in TCM. In TCM theory it is considered pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney and spleen channels. These selected dried fruits are supplied as a food-grade raw herb, commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or teas. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yi Zhi Ren dried fruit from mainland China
• Botanical source Alpinia oxyphylla, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with kidney and spleen channels in TCM
• Carefully selected new-crop fruits in a resealable 100g bag
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits are typically grayish-brown to dark brown with a longitudinally ridged, slightly textured surface. They typically carry a warm, aromatic, faintly pungent and spicy aroma, and when simmered they yield a mildly pungent, warming herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Brew as a warming herbal tea
• Cook into congee or rice porridge

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Yi Zhi Ren is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with herbs such as Qian Shi (芡实) or Wu Wei Zi in classic formulas. It is a common ingredient in warming autumn and winter soups and congee, where it is simmered with pork, poultry, or grains as part of seasonal wellness cooking.

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