What is Gardenia Fruit - Zhi Zi In Traditional Chinese Medicine?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gardenia Fruit (known as Zhi Zi in Chinese) is the dried fruit of the Gardenia jasminoides plant. It is highly regarded for its ability to clear heat, detoxify the body, and calm irritability. Gardenia fruit is commonly used in TCM to treat conditions related to excess heat in the body, such as fevers, inflammation, jaundice, and restlessness.
TCM Channels for Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi)
In TCM, Gardenia Fruit is believed to affect the following channels:
- Heart (Xin): Used to clear heat from the Heart, calming the spirit and relieving irritability or anxiety.
- Liver (Gan): Helps detoxify the Liver, especially in cases of jaundice or Liver fire.
- Lung (Fei): Clears heat from the Lungs, making it useful for treating coughs and respiratory inflammation.
- Stomach (Wei): Reduces heat and aids in treating digestive disturbances like acid reflux or ulcers.
- Triple Burner (San Jiao): Assists in clearing heat and dampness from the entire body by promoting urination and relieving heat-related conditions.
Gardenia fruit’s primary function in TCM is to cool the body, eliminate toxins, and promote internal balance by regulating these channels.
Herbal Information for Gardenia Fruit in Cut Form
Product Description
Common Name: Gardenia Fruit, Cape Jasmine Fruit, Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis, Happiness Fruit
Botanical Name: Gardenia jasminoidis fructus
Channels/Meridians: Heart, Liver, Lung, stomach, triple warmer
Pin Yin Name: Zhi Zi
Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.
Package Size: 500 Grams ( 1.1 pounds)
Form: Cut / Sliced - sizes vary
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Naturally Occurring Components: gardenoside, geniposidic acid, chlorogenic acid, jasminoidin, D-mannitol
Summary of Gardenia Fruit
- Clears Heat
- Drains Fire
- Drains Damp Heat
- It is suggested that the fruit is crushed slightly before making a tea.
Product Properties: Bitter, Cold, Non-toxic
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References
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10003113/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7593463_Anti-inflammatory_evaluation_of_gardenia_extract_geniposide_and_genipin
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/gardenia
