Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Gardenia (Zhi Zi)

Gardenia Fruit or Zhi Zi is used to lower blood pressure. It will also stop bleeding; treat insomnia, and urinary tract infections. Gardenia has anti-septic properties for treatment of infections. You can also use it for swelling and bruises from trauma and pain associated with sprains.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Clears heat to eliminate irritability, fever, restlessness, insomnia, delirium, stifling sensation in the chest. Drains damp heat to constrain liver and gallbladder. Used for blood stasis due to trauma.

Latin Name:
Gardenia jasminoides

Chinese Name:
Zhi Zi

Common Names:
Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit

Parts Used:
Fruit

Properties:
Cold, dry, and bitter

Cautions:
You should avoid if you have loose stools and/or loss of appetite.

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