Dried Trifoliate Orange Fruit Gou Ju Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Trifoliate Orange Fruit, known in TCM as Gou Ju Zi (枸橘子), from Poncirus trifoliata, a small citrus relative traditionally harvested and sun-dried whole. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor with cooling properties and is traditionally associated with regulating qi and supporting digestive comfort. This pre-packaged 500 gram lot is naturally air-dried for herbal decoctions, teas, and traditional preparations. Store frozen and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Trifoliate Orange fruit supplied in a 500 gram pre-packaged lot
• Botanical source Poncirus trifoliata known in TCM as Gou Ju Zi (枸橘子)
• Naturally air-dried whole fruit preserving its traditional herbal character
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal decoctions and wellness teas
• Suitable for home decoction, seasonal herbal blends, and culinary herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit typically shows a greenish-yellow to brownish exterior with a firm, slightly wrinkled surface and a characteristic citrus-like aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a bitter, mildly astringent taste typical of this traditional herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a bitter herbal tea
• Added to seasonal herbal soup blends
• Used in folk-style culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Trifoliate Orange fruit has long been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other qi-regulating herbs such as Chen Pi or dried tangerine peel. It was traditionally associated with soothing chest and abdominal fullness and supporting digestive comfort. Folk households also added it to seasonal soups and warming winter brews.

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