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Zhi Zi 栀子 is the dried ripe fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis, widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for its potent heat-clearing, fire-draining, and detoxifying properties. It is often employed to reduce fever, alleviate irritability, and resolve damp-heat in various organs.

Traditional applications described for educational purposes. Professional guidance recommended for therapeutic use.

Key Benefits
Clears Heat & Drains Fire（清热泻火） – Effective for high fever, irritability, and restlessness.
Resolves Dampness & Promotes Urination（利湿通淋） – Used in urinary difficulty and edema due to damp-heat.
Cools Blood & Stops Bleeding（凉血止血） – Helps with bleeding caused by heat toxins.
Calms the Mind（安神） – Relieves irritability and agitation related to heat.

Dosage & Administration
Decoction: 3–10 g, added early in the decoction process to extract active compounds.
Common Combinations: With Huang Lian and Zhi Mu for heat patterns; with Fu Ling for dampness.

Characteristics
Taste: Bitter.
Nature: Cold.

Safety Notes
Avoid in cases of spleen and stomach cold deficiency.
Use cautiously during pregnancy.