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Zhi Zi

Fructus Gardeniae

Gardenia Fruit

Heat-Clearing
About this herb

The fruit of the ornamental gardenia, used to clear heat and calm restlessness.

PinyinZhi Zi
Chinese栀子
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Gardeniae
EnglishGardenia Fruit
CategoryHeat-Clearing
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