Zhi Shi Slices (Citrus aurantium) — Jiangxi-Grown Dried Bitter Orange Decoction Pieces, 500g

Zhi Shi Slices (Citrus aurantium) are the dried immature fruit of the bitter orange tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhǐ Shí (枳实). For centuries, Zhi Shi has been prized as a qi-moving, digestion-supporting herb traditionally used to relieve fullness, ease stagnation, and smooth the flow of qi in the Middle Burner. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and slightly cold, making it a focused yet versatile herb for harmonizing the Stomach and Spleen.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-moving food herb
• Jiangxi-origin, thick-fleshed halves
• Naturally sun-dried decoction pieces
• Citrus aurantium immature fruit
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its dark greenish-brown exterior, dense thick flesh, and clean-cut half-fruit form. The slices carry a fresh, citrusy aroma with a faintly bitter peel note. When decocted, they yield a brisk, mildly bitter and aromatic infusion that blends well with other herbs in traditional formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Digestive-support tea blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Herbal pairing formulas
• Daily wellness tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zhi Shi is decocted into soups and formulas to support the smooth movement of qi, ease occasional bloating, and harmonize the digestive system. It is commonly paired with herbs like Bai Zhu, Chen Pi, and Hou Po in traditional preparations. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with hawthorn and tangerine peel for a brisk, aromatic infusion after meals.

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