Yu Gan Zi (Phyllanthus emblica) — Seedless Dried Fruit Flesh, Food Herb, 500g
$5.34 – $6.31Price range: $5.34 through $6.31
Description
Yu Gan Zi (Phyllanthus emblica), also known as Yú Gān Zǐ (余甘子) and Indian Gooseberry or Amla, is the dried fruit flesh of a revered food herb (药食同源) long treasured in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This listing offers seedless Yu Gan Zi fruit flesh, carefully dried to preserve its tangy, sweet-then-returning-sweet character. Its nature is cool, sweet, sour, and astringent, making it a refreshing herb traditionally used to generate fluids, clear heat, and support the throat and digestion.


Key Selling Points
- Seedless dried Yu Gan Zi fruit flesh
- Traditional food herb (药食同源)
- Phyllanthus emblica (Amla)
- Custom grinding service available
- 500g per pack, bulk-friendly


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is selected and dried to preserve a deep amber to dark brown color, a firm yet chewy texture, and a mild fruity aroma. When chewed or brewed, it delivers a distinctive sour-then-sweet taste with a gentle astringent finish, leaving a refreshing, saliva-generating sensation that lingers pleasantly.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit Flesh |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Yu Gan Zi |
| Botanical Name | Phyllanthus emblica |
| Form | Seedless Dried Fruit Flesh |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried Agricultural Product |


Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily infusion
- Soup and congee ingredient
- Chewed as a tangy snack
- Blended with other food herbs
- Custom-ground powder for drinks
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Yu Gan Zi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support throat comfort and digestive ease, especially during dry or hot seasons. It is often paired with ingredients like licorice, tangerine peel, or honey to balance its sour and astringent notes. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and rock sugar for a refreshing, thirst-quenching infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Yu Gan Zi?
A: Yu Gan Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit flesh of Phyllanthus emblica, also known as Indian Gooseberry or Amla. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, soups, and daily nourishment.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Yu Gan Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Yu Gan Zi is associated with generating fluids, clearing heat, and supporting throat and digestive comfort. It is often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Yu Gan Zi fruit flesh?
A: Rinse the fruit flesh and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. It can also be chewed directly or ground into powder for drinks. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Phyllanthus emblica 500g, 500g amla meat, Phyllanthus emblica powder 500g |
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