Yi Zhi Ren (Yan Zhi) – 益智仁(盐)

Yi Zhi Ren (Yan Zhi) – 益智仁(盐)
Latin name: Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae (salt-processed)
Common name: Alpinia Fruit (Salt-processed) / Black Cardamom Seed (Salt)
Part used: Fruit (seed)
Traditional meridian affiliation: Kidney, Spleen, Heart
Type: Granule

Yi Zhi Ren (Yan Zhi) (益智仁(盐)) is the salt-processed variant of the mature fruit (seed) of Alpinia oxyphylla, treated with salt during preparation to guide its action toward the lower jiao. In classical herbal theory it is considered warm in nature, with a pungent and astringent flavour. It is used in formula collections to support internal balance, astringe essence and fluids, and guide pathway consolidation.

Phoenix Medical’s Yi Zhi Ren (Yan Zhi) is cultivated under DaoDi principles in its established sourcing regions. It is grown without synthetic herbicides or pesticides, processed without sulphur, and handled in GMP-certified facilities. Each batch is fully traceable and rigorously tested to meet EU and UK standards of purity, safety, and consistency.