Shi Di (Diospyros kaki Calyx) — Dried Persimmon Calyx Herb, 500g

Shi Di (Diospyros kaki) is the dried calyx of the persimmon fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shì Dì (柿蒂) and also called Persimmon Calyx, Shi Ding, or Shi Qian. For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, qi-regulating herb traditionally used to calm rebellious qi, ease hiccups, and settle the middle burner. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and neutral, making it a mild yet focused herb for harmonizing the Stomach and soothing the diaphragm.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried persimmon calyx (Diospyros kaki)
• Also known as Shi Ding and Shi Qian
• Sun-dried, clean, new-crop quality
• Available as whole calyx or ground powder

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its brownish-green color, leathery texture, and faint botanical aroma. The calyx pieces are firm and dry to the touch, with a subtle astringent note. When decocted, they yield a mild, slightly bitter and astringent infusion that blends well with other herbs in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Herbal tea blends
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Powdered herb blends
• Daily food-therapy preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Di is decocted into teas and soups to calm the Stomach and settle rebellious qi, traditionally used to ease hiccups and support smooth digestion. It is often paired with ginger, perilla leaf, or tangerine peel in daily food-therapy preparations. As a powder, it is blended into warm water or congee for convenient daily use.

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