Zhi Qiao Dried Bitter Orange Slices 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Zhi Qiao (枳壳) is the dried immature fruit of Citrus aurantium, a classic bitter orange botanical used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is bitter, acrid, and slightly cold, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. These sun-dried slices are traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zhi Qiao (枳壳) dried bitter orange fruit slices from Anhui
• Botanical source Citrus aurantium, a well-established TCM herb
• Sun-dried and sulfur-free processing to preserve natural character
• Traditionally used in decoctions and classical herbal formulas
• Sold as food-grade raw botanical material suitable for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellowish-brown outer surface with a lighter, spongy inner flesh and a distinct half-moon or disc shape. They have a light citrus aroma and a characteristically bitter, acrid taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup packs with other botanicals
• Brew as a bitter herbal tea infusion
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zhi Qiao is traditionally used to regulate qi and relieve distension, and it frequently appears in classical formulas for chest and abdominal fullness. It is commonly simmered with herbs such as Chen Pi (tangerine peel) or Bai Zhu in decoctions and soups. Traditional preparation involves slicing the fruit and drying it for storage and later decoction.

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