Dried Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 500g Sulfur Free Jiangxi Mountain Gardenia for Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子) and botanically as Gardenia jasminoides, is the dried ripe fruit of the gardenia plant. Sourced from Jiangxi and sun-dried without sulfur, it is a classic TCM herb with a bitter, cold nature associated with the Heart, Lung, and Triple Burner channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and teas, it is valued for clearing heat and calming the spirit in TCM theory.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子)
• Sourced from Jiangxi province and sulfur-free for clean herbal use
• Bitter, cold nature in TCM theory associated with clearing heat
• Whole dried gardenia fruit suitable for decoctions, teas, and soups
• 500g net weight of food-grade agricultural product from Yuan Sheng Tang

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits are typically oval to oblong with a reddish-brown to orange-brown color and a firm, woody texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a distinctly bitter taste when brewed or decocted, often described as cooling and slightly astringent in traditional preparations.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea or decoction
• Added to soups and broths
• Traditional congee preparation
• Seasonal cooling herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Zhi Zi is traditionally used to clear heat and drain fire, cool the blood, and calm the spirit. It is commonly prepared in decoctions, sometimes paired with herbs such as Dan Dou Chi or Huang Qin, and used in seasonal formulas for warm-weather support. Folk practice also includes adding it to soups or congee for its bitter, cooling properties.

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