Yu Li Ren (Prunus humilis Seed) — Dried Food Herb, Inner Mongolia Origin, 500g

Yu Li Ren (Prunus humilis) is the dried ripe seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Yù Lǐ Rén (郁李仁), also called Chinese Dwarf Cherry Seed. For centuries, Yu Li Ren has been prized as a moistening, descending, and bowel-lubricating herb, traditionally used to ease dry constipation, support smooth movement of the intestines, and promote gentle downward flow of qi. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly oily, making it a mild yet effective herb for moistening dryness and supporting fluid balance in the digestive tract.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional moistening and bowel-lubricating food herb
• Dried Yu Li Ren seeds from Inner Mongolia
• Prunus humilis botanical identity
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction and tea
• Clean, new-crop quality with natural oily texture

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-brown color, smooth oval seed coat, and mild nutty aroma. When decocted, the seeds soften and release a gentle, slightly sweet and oily infusion with a smooth mouthfeel, adding body to herbal teas and soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and congee
• Seasonal digestive wellness routines
• Traditional bowel-lubricating formulas
• Daily food-herb nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Yu Li Ren is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support moistening dryness and smooth bowel movement. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with ingredients like hemp seed, peach kernel, and angelica root. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and other mild herbs for a light, slightly sweet infusion.

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