Zhi Ke Slices (Citrus aurantium) — Dried Food-Herb Decoction Pieces for Tea & Soup

Zhi Ke Slices (Citrus aurantium) are the dried, sliced immature bitter orange fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zhǐ Ké (枳壳). A close relative of Zhi Shi, Zhi Ke has been prized for centuries as a qi-regulating, digestion-supporting herb used to ease fullness, move stagnation, and smooth the flow of qi in the Middle Burner. Its nature is bitter, pungent, and slightly cold, making it a focused yet gentle herb for harmonizing the Spleen and Stomach.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried Zhi Ke decoction slices
• Citrus aurantium immature fruit
• Suitable for tea, soup, and decoction
• Direct-from-origin sliced supply

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-green rind, firm texture, and bright citrus aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a gently bitter, aromatic infusion with a subtle citrus warmth, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Traditional decoction preparation
• Medicinal food cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zhi Ke is decocted into teas, soups, and digestive tonics to support the smooth movement of qi and ease occasional heaviness after meals. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas and medicinal food soups, where it pairs with ingredients like hawthorn, tangerine peel, and poria. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other aromatic herbs for a light, gently bitter infusion.

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