Wu Wei Zi Dried Berries (Schisandra chinensis) — Changbai Mountain Northern Schisandra Fruit, 500g
Price range: $4.85 through $10.33
Description
Wu Wei Zi Dried Berries (Schisandra chinensis) are the sun-dried ripe fruits of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wǔ Wèi Zǐ (五味子), literally "five-flavor fruit." Sourced from the Changbai Mountain region of Liaoning, this northern Schisandra (Běi Wǔ Wèi Zǐ) has been prized for centuries as a tonic herb used to astringe and gather, nourish the Kidneys, calm the spirit, and support the smooth flow of qi. Its nature is warm and its flavor is famously complex—sour and sweet at the forefront, with bitter, pungent, and salty notes lingering behind—making it a uniquely balanced herb in the TCM materia medica.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic northern Schisandra (Bei Wu Wei Zi) from Changbai Mountain, Liaoning
- Sun-dried whole berries preserving natural five-flavor profile
- Traditional tonic herb for astringing, nourishing, and calming
- 500g food-herb grade dried fruit for tea, decoction, and soup
- Clean edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve the berries' deep crimson to dark purple color, wrinkled skin, and firm, slightly oily texture. The dried fruit carries a distinctive sweet-sour aroma with subtle woody and resinous notes. When decocted or steeped, the berries release a complex, tart-sweet infusion with a gentle bitterness and a faint salty-pungent finish—the signature five-flavor character that gives Wu Wei Zi its name.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Whole Berries |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Wu Wei Zi (Bei Wu Wei Zi) |
| Botanical Name | Schisandra chinensis |
| Origin | Liaoning, China (Changbai Mountain region) |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Sun-dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily decoction
- Chinese-style soup and tonic broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Herbal blend with goji berry and jujube
- Seasonal wellness tonic
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Wu Wei Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily vitality and calm the spirit. It is a classic ingredient in autumn and winter nourishing formulas, where it pairs with goji berry, jujube, and astragalus. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and chrysanthemum for a tart-sweet infusion. In TCM, it enters the Lung, Heart, and Kidney channels, where it is traditionally used to astringe and gather, nourish the Kidneys, calm the spirit, and support the smooth flow of qi and fluids.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Wu Wei Zi?
A: Wu Wei Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe fruit of Schisandra chinensis, also called the five-flavor fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, soups, and tonics.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Wu Wei Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Wu Wei Zi is associated with astringing and gathering, nourishing the Kidneys, calming the spirit, and supporting the smooth flow of qi. It is often used in daily teas and nourishing soups.
Q: How do I use dried Wu Wei Zi berries?
A: Rinse the berries and simmer them with soup ingredients, or steep them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 100 grams, 250 grams, 500 grams, 1000 grams |
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