Dried Olive Fruit Qing Guo 青果 Chinese Herbal Olive 500g Sun Dried Whole Fruit for Decoction and Tea
$6.55
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Description
Dried Olive Fruit, known in TCM as Qing Guo (青果), from Canarium album, the whole dried fruit of the Chinese olive tree. Traditionally associated with soothing the throat and clearing heat in classical herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet, sour, and neutral in nature, entering the lung and stomach channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a simple herbal tea. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Chinese olive fruit sold as a raw edible botanical
- Botanical source is Canarium album, traditionally called Qing Guo in TCM
- Sun dried whole fruit with no added ingredients
- Traditionally associated with throat comfort and clearing internal heat
- Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and seasonal culinary use


Quality & Sensory
Typically the dried fruit shows a yellowish brown to dark brown wrinkled surface with a firm, hard texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly sweet, and simmered liquid typically carries a bittersweet, astringent taste with a lingering sweet aftertaste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw dried herbal fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 青果 |
| Pinyin | Qing Guo |
| Botanical Name | Canarium album |
| Plant Part | Whole fruit |
| Processing | Sun dried |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Steep as a simple throat-soothing herbal tea
- Add to soup or congee recipes for a mild herbal note
- Use in seasonal culinary preparations with rock sugar or pear


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Qing Guo is traditionally used to clear heat and benefit the throat, and it often appears in simple decoctions or teas during dry seasons. It is commonly paired with ingredients such as Luo Han Guo, chrysanthemum, or rock sugar for a mild daily drink, and may also be simmered in soups as part of traditional household recipes.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is whole dried Chinese olive fruit, known in TCM as Qing Guo, from the Canarium album tree, sold as a raw edible botanical.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet, sour, and neutral, and is traditionally associated with soothing the throat and clearing heat.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, steeped as a tea, or added to soups and congee, often with rock sugar or other mild herbs.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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