Chinese White Olive Whole (Canarium Album)

Chinese White Olive Whole (Canarium album) is the dried fruit of the White Olive tree, a traditional medicinal and culinary fruit long used in Chinese herbal medicine for its cooling, detoxifying, and throat-soothing properties. Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gan Lan, this fruit is valued for its ability to clear heat, resolve toxicity, moisten the throat, and refresh the body, especially during conditions related to heat, dryness, or inflammation. Its flavor is mildly astringent and cooling, making it a classical remedy for sore throat, hoarseness, cough with heat, and oral irritation.

In TCM, Chinese White Olive enters the Lung and Stomach channels, helping to disperse wind-heat, relieve thirst, and support detoxification in cases of fever, irritability, or toxin accumulation. It has long been used in both medicinal teas and daily wellness drinks to clear heat from the upper body, freshen the breath, and soothe inflammation of the throat and gums. Its natural astringency also helps stabilize fluids and relieve mild diarrhea when caused by summer heat.

Modern research shows that Canarium album is rich in polyphenols, triterpenoids, organic acids, and antioxidants, compounds known for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and hepatoprotective effects. These bioactive ingredients help explain its traditional use for throat comfort, detox support, and immune balance, as well as its popular role in heat-clearing beverages.

Each batch of Chinese White Olive Whole (Canarium album) is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its firm texture, pale greenish color, and fresh, cooling aroma. When simmered or steeped, it produces a clean, mildly tart infusion traditionally used to clear heat, soothe the throat, relieve dryness, and support overall detoxification, especially during hot or dry seasons.