Gardenia Fruit and Dried Ginger Slices Zhi Zi Gan Jiang 500g Each Herbal Decoction Set

Gardenia Fruit and Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Zhi Zi (栀子) and Gan Jiang (干姜), are supplied as a 500g each bagged set. Gardenia fruit comes from Gardenia jasminoides and dried ginger from Zingiber officinale, both sun-dried for herbal decoction. In TCM theory gardenia is bitter and cold while ginger is pungent and warm, a classic pairing. Store sealed away from light in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Two-herb set with 500g gardenia fruit and 500g dried ginger slices
• Gardenia fruit from Gardenia jasminoides and ginger rhizome from Zingiber officinale
• Classic Zhi Zi Gan Jiang decoction pairing in traditional Chinese practice
• Sun-dried whole botanicals suitable for decoction pieces and culinary use
• Sold as edible agricultural products with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Gardenia fruit typically shows deep red-orange whole fruits with a firm shell and slightly oily seeds inside. Dried ginger slices are typically pale yellow to brownish with a fibrous, dense texture and a sharp pungent aroma. When decocted, the brew is typically golden to amber with a bitter, warming ginger taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional Zhi Zi Gan Jiang decoction
• Add ginger slices to soups and stews for warming flavor
• Use gardenia fruit in herbal tea blends after decoction
• Incorporate into seasonal congee or culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, gardenia fruit and dried ginger are a recognized pairing, traditionally associated with balancing heat and cold in the chest region. The combination is classically prepared as a simple two-herb decoction, simmered in water and strained. Dried ginger is also widely used in warming soups and congee, while gardenia fruit has long been included in cooling herbal formulas and seasonal drinks.

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