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Zhi Zi (栀子), also known as Gardenia Fruit, is the dried fruit of Gardenia jasminoides and is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).


What It Is

  • Botanical source: Gardenia jasminoides

  • Chinese name: 栀子 (Zhi Zi)

  • English name: Gardenia Fruit

It is prepared by first drying the fruit with various final steps depending on the desired therapeutic effect. 


Traditional Functions (TCM Perspective)

In TCM, Zhi Zi is is known to:

  • Drain Fire and eliminate irritability

  • Clear Heat and promote urination

  • Cool the blood and stop bleeding

  • Clear Damp-Heat and resolve jaundice

  • Resolve toxicity


Modern Research Highlights

Studies suggest it may have:

  • Anti-inflammatory effects

  • Neuroprotective properties

  • Blood sugar lowering effects

  • Liver supporting properties

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