Shi Di (Diospyros kaki) Dried Persimmon Calyx — Traditional Food Herb for Tea & Decoction

Shi Di (Diospyros kaki) is the dried calyx of the persimmon fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shì Dì (柿蒂). Also called Persimmon Calyx or Shi Qian, this humble food herb has been prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, stomach-harmonizing botanical used in teas and decoctions. Its nature is bitter, astringent, and neutral, making it a gentle yet focused herb for descending rebellious qi and settling the middle burner.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried persimmon calyx (Shi Di)
• Diospyros kaki botanical source
• Suitable for tea and decoction
• New-crop, clean quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its brownish-green color, leathery texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the calyces release a mild, slightly astringent infusion with a subtle woody note, blending well with other herbs without overpowering the brew.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional decoctions
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Seasonal wellness brews
• Herbal pairing formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shi Di is decocted into teas and soups to harmonize the stomach and descend qi. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with ginger, clove, and other warming herbs. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with tangerine peel and hawthorn for a light, mildly astringent infusion.

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