Dried Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 500g Whole Gardenia jasminoidis Fruit for Tea Wine and Foot Soak

Dried Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), from Gardenia jasminoidis, is the dried mature fruit of the gardenia plant. In TCM theory it is considered bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability. These whole dried fruits are commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped in water or wine, or used in external foot soaks. Store sealed in a cool dry place and refrigerate after opening.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Gardenia jasminoidis fruit supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), a classic bitter cold herb traditionally used to clear heat
• Sourced from Jiangxi, a recognized traditional growing region for gardenia fruit
• Versatile form suitable for herbal tea, wine infusion, decoction, and foot soak use
• Supplied in a sealed 500g bag as food-grade dried agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are reddish-orange to deep yellow with a hard, wrinkled surface and a faint characteristic aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically release a golden-yellow color and a distinctly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a few fruits in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs in TCM practice
• Infuse in liquor as a traditional herbal wine ingredient
• Add to external foot soak blends
• Use as a natural yellow coloring agent in culinary applications

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Zhi Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and relieving irritability, and it is a common component in classic formulas such as Yin Chen Hao Tang combined with wormwood and other herbs. It has also been used in folk practice for external foot soaks and as a natural dye for foods and fabrics.

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