Yi Kou Zhong Dried Fruit Cup 一口钟 Red Trumpet Flower Raw Herb for Culinary Use 1 Jin 500g

Yi Kou Zhong (一口钟), also called Yi Kou Zhong fruit or Red Trumpet Flower (红嗽叭花), is a dried botanical from Yunnan, China, sold as a raw culinary herb. In TCM tradition, this fruit is associated with warming and dispersing qualities and is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal preparations. Its natural sun-dried form suits culinary and traditional herbal applications. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yi Kou Zhong (一口钟) dried fruit sourced from Yunnan, China
• Naturally sun-dried whole fruit in its original form, unprocessed and additive-free
• Traditionally valued in Chinese folk herbal practice for decoctions and culinary preparations
• Sold as an edible agricultural product with a 24-month shelf life when sealed and stored properly
• Versatile raw herb suitable for cooking, simmering, and traditional herbal recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically bell-shaped dried fruit cups with a brownish-red to reddish exterior and a firm, lightweight texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly woody. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a subtle, earthy herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Used in culinary recipes as a traditional herbal ingredient
• Prepared as part of seasonal folk herbal routines

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, Yi Kou Zhong has been used in simmered decoctions and herbal soups, often combined with other roots and fruits according to seasonal recipes. It is traditionally associated with supporting respiratory comfort and general wellness in folk usage. Preparation typically involves rinsing and simmering with other ingredients; it is not consumed raw.

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