Dried Zhi Shi Bitter Orange Immature Fruit Whole Form Traditional TCM Herb Jiangxi Origin 1kg

Dried Immature Bitter Orange Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Shi (枳实), from Citrus aurantium. This whole-form dried fruit is a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moving qi and reducing food stagnation. In TCM theory it is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Sold as a raw culinary-grade botanical for decoction or traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried immature bitter orange fruit in its natural original form
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium with Chinese name Zhi Shi 枳实
• Sourced from Jiangxi, a recognized traditional growing region
• Traditionally used in TCM formulas for qi regulation and food stagnation
• Available in bulk wholesale quantities with dropshipping support

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, hard, half-sphere fruit segments with a dark greenish-brown to brownish exterior and pale inner flesh. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and citrus-like, and decoction typically yields a strongly bitter, acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepare as a traditional herbal decoction
• Simmer in herbal soup formulas under practitioner guidance
• Combine with other TCM herbs in classical formulas
• Use in seasonal herbal culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Shi is traditionally associated with breaking up stagnant qi and relieving food accumulation, often appearing in classical formulas such as Xiao Chengqi Tang and Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan. It is commonly decocted with other herbs and traditionally paired with Bai Zhu or Chen Pi. Traditionally used in seasonal digestive-support preparations.

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