Gardenia jasminoides (Fructus Gardenia) - Feed Ingredient

Gardenia jasminoides, commonly referred to as Fructus Gardenia or Cape jasmine fruit, is the dried ripe fruit of the gardenia plant, native to East Asia. It is traditionally used in Chinese medicine and sometimes included in herbal supplement formulations.

The fruit contains a range of bioactive compounds, including geniposide, crocin, and gardenoside. These compounds are associated with various biological effects, such as antioxidant activity and influence on inflammatory pathways, although equine-specific data are limited.