Dried Quisqualis Fruit Shi Jun Zi 使君子 Whole Herb 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient

Dried Quisqualis Fruit, known in TCM as Shi Jun Zi (使君子), also called Liu Qiu Zi (留求子), from Quisqualis indica. This listing offers the dried whole fruit, typically with five ridges, prepared by drying. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and has a sweet flavor with a warm nature. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is commonly used in decoctions and folk preparations. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Shi Jun Zi (使君子) fruit from Quisqualis indica
• Whole dried fruit with the characteristic five-ridged shape
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and folk formulas
• Carefully dried and packed as a raw edible agricultural product
• 500g bag suitable for herbal shops, kitchens, and long-term stocking

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are elongated with five raised ridges, dark brown to blackish-brown in color, with a hard smooth shell and oily kernel inside. The aroma is typically mild and slightly nutty, and decocted liquid traditionally carries a faintly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Used in folk-style herbal soups under practitioner guidance
• Incorporated into traditional seasonal herbal preparations
• Stocked by herbal shops and TCM dispensaries

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Shi Jun Zi is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and is regarded as sweet in flavor and warm in nature. It has long been used in folk practice, often prepared by stir-frying the kernels or simmering the fruit in decoctions, and is traditionally paired with herbs such as betel nut (Bing Lang) in classic formulas. It is also a familiar ingredient in seasonal children's herbal traditions, always under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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