Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction
$6.53 – $11.94Price range: $6.53 through $11.94
Description
Dried Zhi Shi (枳实), the immature fruit of bitter orange Citrus aurantium, is a classic TCM decoction piece. In TCM theory it is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used in herbal formulas, it is supplied as sun-dried whole or cut fruit for decoction and culinary herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points
- Authentic Zhi Shi, immature bitter orange fruit, a staple TCM decoction herb
- Botanical source Citrus aurantium, dried young fruit with traditional herbal value
- Sun-dried and naturally processed with no further treatment
- Traditionally associated with moving qi and reducing food stagnation in TCM practice
- 500g packaged supply suitable for decoction, soup, and herbal tea preparation

Quality & Sensory
Typically the dried immature fruit appears small, hard, and dark greenish-brown to grayish with a firm texture. It typically carries a distinct fragrant citrus aroma, and when decocted the liquid traditionally tastes bitter and pungent.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried TCM herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 枳实 |
| Pinyin | Zhi Shi |
| Botanical Name | Citrus aurantium |
| Plant Part | Immature fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |

Usage Scenarios
- Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
- Add to herbal soup packs with other qi-regulating herbs
- Brew as a bitter herbal tea infusion
- Use in seasonal congee recipes with other dried herbs

Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Zhi Shi is traditionally used to move qi and relieve food stagnation, and it appears in classic formulas such as Xiao Chengqi Tang and Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Bai Zhu, Chen Pi, or Huang Lian, and is traditionally used in seasonal digestive herbal soups.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is dried Zhi Shi (枳实), the immature fruit of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium), supplied as a traditional TCM decoction herb.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with moving qi and relieving food stagnation.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in herbal decoctions or added to soup packs, and can also be brewed as a bitter herbal infusion.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Citrus fruit 500 grams, Citrus fruit 250 grams, Citrus fruit 100 grams |
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