Gardenia Fruit and Dried Ginger Herbal Tea Zhi Zi Gan Jiang 80g Raw Herb Blend for Decoction

Gardenia and Dried Ginger Herbal Tea, known in TCM as Zhi Zi Gan Jiang (栀子干姜), combines Gardenia jasminoidis fruit with dried ginger rhizome. In TCM theory, gardenia is bitter and cold while dried ginger is pungent and warm, a classic pairing for balanced decoction use. Sold as food-grade raw herbal material for brewing, simmering, or culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM pairing of cold-natured gardenia fruit and warm dried ginger
• Gardenia fruit from Gardenia jasminoidis with dried ginger rhizome pieces
• Suitable for daily decoction, herbal tea, or culinary simmering
• 80g net weight pack with 12-month shelf life at room temperature
• Sourced from mainland China and sold as food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Gardenia fruit typically shows deep orange-red whole or split fruits with a firm texture, while dried ginger slices are pale yellow to brownish with a pungent, warming aroma. When simmered, the brew typically turns golden to amber with a bitter, slightly spicy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a warming or cooling herbal tea
• Add to soup or congee for culinary herbal flavor
• Use in seasonal food preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, gardenia fruit is traditionally associated with clearing heat and calming irritability, while dried ginger is traditionally used to warm the middle and support digestion. The pairing appears in classical decoction formulas where cold and warm herbs are combined. Traditionally simmered with water and strained, it may also be added to soups or congee in folk herbal cooking.

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