Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia Fruit) — Dried Food-Herb Seed for Tea & Soup, 500g
$5.25
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Description
Di Fu Zi (Kochia scoparia) is the dried mature fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dì Fū Zǐ (地肤子), sometimes called Belvedere Fruit or Broom Cypress Fruit. For centuries it has been valued as a gentle, damp-clearing herb used in teas, decoctions, and seasonal wellness preparations. Its nature is pungent, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a cooling yet mild herb traditionally associated with clearing damp-heat and soothing the skin.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional damp-clearing food herb
- Dried Di Fu Zi fruit, small-seed grade
- Kochia scoparia botanical identity
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
- New-crop 500g pack, dried and clean


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is gently dried to preserve the small, dark-brown to blackish fruits with their fine, slightly wrinkled texture and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, Di Fu Zi yields a light amber infusion with a mild, subtly bitter and slightly pungent taste that softens as it cools, blending easily with other herbs in a formula.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Di Fu Zi |
| Botanical Name | Kochia scoparia |
| Form | Dried Small-Seed Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried |


Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and decoction blends
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Seasonal damp-clearing formulas
- Daily wellness tea with other herbs
- Traditional food-herb preparations


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Di Fu Zi is decocted alone or with other herbs into teas and soups to support the body during damp, humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional skin-soothing and damp-clearing formulas, often paired with herbs like Bai Xian Pi, Ku Shen, and Huang Bai. In daily life it appears in gentle decoctions and seasonal congee, placed back into the rhythm of home cooking and wellness routines.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Di Fu Zi?
A: Di Fu Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried mature fruit of Kochia scoparia, also called Belvedere Fruit or Broom Cypress Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in teas and decoctions.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Di Fu Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Di Fu Zi is associated with clearing damp-heat and soothing the skin. It is often used in teas and decoctions for seasonal damp-clearing support.
Q: How do I use dried Di Fu Zi?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it in water as a decoction, or add it to a tea blend with other herbs. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 16 × 7 cm |
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