Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas

Price range: $6.53 through $10.96

Description

Dried Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), from Gardenia jasminoides. These whole dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal botanical sourced from Jiangxi, a region traditionally valued for this herb. In TCM theory, Zhi Zi is considered bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability. Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary preparations; not for infants.

Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas overview
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas overview
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas overview

Key Selling Points

  • Authentic Zhi Zi (栀子) dried gardenia fruit from Jiangxi, a recognized daodi sourcing region
  • Botanical source is Gardenia jasminoides, a staple herb in traditional Chinese herbal practice
  • Whole dried fruit form suitable for decoction pieces, teas, and culinary use
  • In TCM theory, traditionally associated with clearing heat and draining dampness
  • Available in 50g, 250g, and 500g sealed bags with 12-month shelf life
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas key features
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas key features
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-orange to yellowish-brown whole fruits with a firm, wrinkled surface and a faint herbal aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a golden-yellow color with a distinctly bitter taste.

Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas quality and texture
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas quality and texture
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Chinese herbal fruit
Chinese Name 栀子
Pinyin Zhi Zi
Botanical Name Gardenia jasminoides
Plant Part Dried ripe fruit
Net Weight 50g, 250g, or 500g per bag
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas specifications
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas specifications
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
  • Steep as a bitter herbal tea, often combined with other herbs
  • Add to congee or culinary recipes for traditional flavor and color
  • Use in seasonal herbal soup blends
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas in use
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas in use
Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 50g Dried Jiangxi Herb for Traditional Decoctions and Teas in use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Zhi Zi is traditionally used to clear heat and relieve irritability, and it is commonly included in classic formulas alongside herbs such as dan dou chi or huang qin. Folk practice also uses gardenia fruit in cooling summer teas and rice porridge. It is traditionally prepared by breaking or crushing the fruit before simmering.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried Zhi Zi (栀子), the ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, sold as a Chinese herbal raw botanical from Jiangxi.

Q: What is it traditionally valued for?

A: In TCM theory, Zhi Zi is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and draining dampness.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically crushed and simmered in decoctions or soups, or steeped with other herbs as a tea.

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Packaging specifications Gardenia general goods 500g bag, Gardenia general goods 250g bag, Gardenia selection 500g bag, Gardenia selection 250g bag, Gardenia general goods 50g bag

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