Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Zhi Zi Herbal Fruit, 500g
$6.23 – $6.55Price range: $6.23 through $6.55
Description
Gardenia Fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) is the dried ripe fruit of a well-known traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhī Zǐ (栀子), also called Zhi Zi or Huang Zhi Zi. For centuries, Zhi Zi has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing herb used to drain heat, calm restlessness, and support the smooth flow of qi and blood. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet traditional herb for clearing heat and settling the spirit.

Key Selling Points
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Dried whole Gardenia jasminoides fruit
- Known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子)
- New-crop, oven-dried quality
- 500g bulk pack for daily herbal use

Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its reddish-orange to deep amber color, firm wrinkled texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the fruit yields a golden-orange infusion with a distinctly bitter, cooling taste that softens when paired with sweeter herbs such as jujube or licorice root.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herbal Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) |
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides |
| Form | Whole Dried Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Oven-Dried |

Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and tea blends
- Seasonal heat-clearing soups
- Traditional cooling congee
- Herbal foot soak blends
- Daily food-herb wellness routines

Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Zhi Zi is decocted into cooling teas, summer soups, and congee to support the body during warm seasons. It is a common ingredient in traditional heat-clearing formulas, where it pairs with herbs like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and mint. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with jujube and goji berry for a balanced, mildly bitter infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Zhi Zi?
A: Zhi Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, also known as Gardenia Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, soups, and decoctions.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Zhi Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Zhi Zi is associated with clearing heat, draining fire, and calming restlessness. It is often used in cooling teas and summer soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Zhi Zi fruit?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it with soup or tea ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Good red gardenia 500g, Color is generally ordinary gardenia 500g |
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