Zhi Qiao Dried Bitter Orange Slices 500g Jiangxi Origin Traditional Herbal Ingredient for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Bitter Orange Slices, known in TCM as Zhi Qiao (枳壳), from Citrus aurantium. These sun-dried fruit slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with regulating qi and easing fullness in the chest and abdomen. In TCM theory, Zhi Qiao is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Sold as a raw food-grade botanical for decoction, tea, or culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhi Qiao dried bitter orange fruit slices sourced from Jiangxi province
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium prepared by traditional sun-drying
• Traditionally used in TCM to regulate qi and relieve distension
• Versatile raw herb suitable for decoctions herbal teas and cooking
• Bulk 500g pack ideal for herbal shops kitchens and personal apothecaries

Quality & Sensory

Typically the slices show a pale yellow to brownish outer rind with a lighter inner surface and a firm dry texture. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and citrusy with a bitter acrid note, and decoctions typically taste bitter with a lingering aromatic sharpness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Brew as a bitter citrus herbal tea alone or with other herbs
• Add to soups and braised dishes as an aromatic culinary ingredient
• Use in seasonal food preparations and traditional herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Zhi Qiao is a common component of qi-regulating formulas and is traditionally paired with herbs such as Chen Pi and Bai Zhu in decoctions. It has long been used in folk preparations aimed at digestive comfort and chest oppression and is sometimes simmered into congee or seasonal tonics. Preparation typically involves decocting the dried slices in water.

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