Yi Kou Zhong (Eucalyptus tereticornis) — Dried Herbal Fruit for Traditional Decoctions

Yi Kou Zhong (一口钟), botanically identified as the dried fruit of Eucalyptus tereticornis, is a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient also known in folk practice as Red Trumpet Flower (红喇叭花), Kou Zi Qi (扣子七), or Victory Fruit (胜利果). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yi Kou Zhong has been prized as a warming, wind-dispelling, and dampness-resolving herb, traditionally used to ease cough, support the lungs, and settle the stomach. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a focused herb for dispersing cold, transforming phlegm, and promoting smooth flow of qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Chinese herbal fruit ingredient
• Known in folk practice as Red Trumpet Flower
• Dried whole fruit, new-crop quality
• Suitable for decoctions and herbal blends
• 500g bulk pack for regular preparation

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve the fruit's rounded, button-like shape, its reddish-brown to deep russet color, and its firm, slightly woody texture. When decocted, Yi Kou Zhong releases a warm, aromatic, slightly resinous fragrance with a pungent, gently bitter taste that softens as it simmers, giving the decoction a full-bodied herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Herbal tea blends with other botanicals
• Seasonal warming preparations
• Folk herbal soup and tonic formulas
• Bulk herbal ingredient for regular use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yi Kou Zhong is decocted alone or in combination with other herbs to support the lungs and ease seasonal discomfort. It is often simmered into warming teas and herbal soups, and appears in traditional formulas alongside ingredients like ginger, tangerine peel, and apricot kernel. In some regional traditions, it is brewed as a daily herbal drink during colder months to help disperse cold and support comfortable breathing.

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