Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides) — Dried Sulfur-Free Gardenia Fruit, Jiangxi Mountain Grown
$5.58 – $8.32Price range: $5.58 through $8.32
Description
Zhi Zi (Gardenia jasminoides) is the dried ripe fruit of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhī Zǐ (栀子), also called Cape Jasmine Fruit or Gardenia Fruit. For centuries, Zhi Zi has been prized as a cooling, fire-clearing, and dampness-draining herb, traditionally used to relieve restlessness, irritability, red eyes, and heat-related discomfort. Its nature is bitter and cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for clearing heat, cooling the blood, and soothing the spirit.



Key Selling Points
- Sulfur-free dried gardenia fruit
- Mountain-grown from Jiangxi origin
- Traditional heat-clearing food herb
- Gardenia jasminoides botanical identity
- 500g bulk pack for daily decoction



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep orange-red color, firm wrinkled texture, and mild bittersweet aroma. When decocted, the fruit releases a rich golden-amber infusion with a distinctly bitter, cooling taste that softens into a gentle earthy sweetness on the finish.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Zhi Zi |
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides |
| Origin | Jiangxi, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried, Sulfur-Free |



Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and tea blends
- Seasonal heat-clearing soups
- Traditional cooling beverage base
- Culinary spice and natural colorant
- Daily wellness tea pairing



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Zhi Zi is decocted into cooling teas, summer soups, and gentle tonics to ease heat-related restlessness and support a calm, balanced state. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and mint. In daily life, it is brewed alone as a bitter cooling tea or added to congee and light broths during warm seasons.

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 called Cape Jasmine Fruit or Gardenia Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in teas 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, cooling the blood, and draining dampness. It is often used in cooling teas and summer soups for daily seasonal balance.
Q: How do I use dried Zhi Zi fruit?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it in water for a decoction, or brew it as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Jiangxi high quality gardenia 0 5kg piece, High quality gardenia 0 5kg piece, Water gardenia 0 5kg, Gardenia granules oily smell 0 5kg, Gardenia granules no oily smell 0 5kg, Yellow gardenia, Gardenia kernel |
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