What Is 八仙果?

• It’s not a real fruit, but a compressed herbal cube or ball made from a blend of Chinese herbs, often with a chewy or slightly hard texture.
• Flavors are typically sweet, sour, bitter, and slightly minty — complex and lingering.

Common Ingredients (may vary by brand):

• 陈皮 (dried tangerine peel) – aids digestion
• 甘草 (licorice root) – soothes throat
• 薄荷 (mint) – freshens breath
• 乌梅 (smoked plum) – generates fluids, relieves thirst
• 桔梗 (balloon flower root) – supports respiratory health
• 荆芥 or other TCM herbs – used for relieving cough or clearing heat

Benefits (from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective):

1. 润喉止咳 – Soothes the throat and suppresses cough
2. 生津止渴 – Promotes saliva and relieves dryness
3. 开胃消食 – Aids digestion and improves appetite
4. 清热解毒 – Clears internal heat and detoxifies (depending on the formula)

Common Uses:

• Eaten during or after meals for digestive support
• Used by people who speak a lot, like teachers or performers, for throat relief
• Carried as a daily herbal breath freshener or candy