Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi 70g Jar Sun Dried Food Grade Herbal Tea Ingredient
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Description
Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), from Gardenia jasminoides. These whole dried fruits are sun dried and offered as food grade raw botanical material. In TCM theory Zhi Zi is bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability. Commonly simmered in decoctions, blended into herbal teas, or used in culinary recipes. Store in a cool dry place.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Gardenia Fruit Zhi Zi (栀子) from Gardenia jasminoides
- Sun dried processing with no sulfur fumigation
- Food grade raw botanical sold as edible agricultural product
- Large whole fruits in a convenient 70g jar
- Traditionally used in TCM for heat clearing herbal formulas and teas


Quality & Sensory
Typically deep reddish orange to yellowish brown whole fruits with a firm, wrinkled surface and a faint herbal aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a golden yellow color with a distinctly bitter taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw Herb & Botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 栀子 |
| Pinyin | Zhi Zi |
| Botanical Name | Gardenia jasminoides |
| Plant Part | Whole fruit |
| Net Weight | 70g per jar |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Steep or blend into cooling herbal teas
- Add to congee or culinary recipes for natural color and flavor
- Use in seasonal food preparations following traditional recipes


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Zhi Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat, relieving irritability, and promoting urination, and it often appears in classic formulas alongside herbs such as Dan Dou Chi or Huang Qin. Traditionally prepared by breaking or crushing the fruit before decoction. Also used in folk practice to lend golden color to rice, congee, and festive foods.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 70g of whole sun dried Gardenia Fruit, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子), from Gardenia jasminoides, packed in a jar as food grade raw botanical material.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory Zhi Zi is bitter and cold and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability. It is a common ingredient in classic heat clearing formulas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Traditionally the fruits are crushed and simmered in decoctions or steeped in herbal teas, and they are also used in congee and culinary dishes for natural golden color.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.25 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10 × 10 × 12 cm |
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