Dried Cili Fruit Rosa roxburghii Slices Ci Li 500g Natural Sun Dried Herbal Fruit for Tea and Infusions

Dried Cili Fruit, known in TCM as Ci Li (刺梨), from Rosa roxburghii, is the naturally sun-dried fruit of a thorny shrub native to Guizhou. Traditionally valued in Guizhou folk herbalism, the fruit is associated with supporting digestion and daily wellness in traditional use. Its flavor is traditionally described as sweet-sour with a mild astringency. Enjoy it as a fruit tea, infusion, or culinary ingredient; this listing is a food-grade dried agricultural product, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Guizhou Cili fruit, a regional specialty botanical
• Botanical source Rosa roxburghii, the fruit of a thorny rose shrub
• Naturally sun-dried whole fruit with no added processing aids
• Traditionally associated with digestive comfort and daily wellness in TCM
• Versatile dried fruit for teas, infusions, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit typically appears golden to amber-yellow, wrinkled and firm, with a fruity, slightly tangy aroma. When steeped or simmered, it typically yields a light golden infusion with a pleasantly sweet-sour, mildly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a fruit tea or hot infusion
• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to soups or slow-cooked dishes for a tangy note
• Use in culinary recipes such as jams or infused syrups

Traditional Uses

In Guizhou folk tradition, Ci Li fruit has long been dried for year-round use and steeped as a daily fruit tea or simmered in decoctions. It is traditionally associated with supporting appetite and digestion and is often paired with other mild fruits or herbs in seasonal wellness drinks. In TCM terms it is regarded as sweet-sour in flavor and is commonly enjoyed in autumn and winter preparations.

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