Jin Ying Zi (Rosa laevigata) — Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit for Herbal Tea & Soup
Price range: $5.72 through $7.34
Description
Jin Ying Zi (Rosa laevigata), also known as Cherokee Rose Fruit and called Cì Lí Zǐ (刺梨子) or Cì Yú Zǐ (刺榆子) in folk naming, is the dried ripe fruit of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jīn Yīng Zǐ (金樱子). For centuries, Jin Ying Zi has been prized as an astringent, essence-preserving herb used to support the Kidneys, restrain loss, and steady the lower burner. Its nature is sour, sweet, and neutral, making it a gentle yet focused herb for anchoring and consolidating.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional astringent food herb
- Dried Cherokee Rose fruit
- Rosa laevigata
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
- Naturally sun-dried, 500g pack
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its reddish-brown color, wrinkled firm texture, and mild fruity aroma. When decocted or simmered, the fruit softens and releases a gently sour, subtly sweet flavor with a light astringent finish, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Jin Ying Zi |
| Botanical Name | Rosa laevigata |
| Form | Dried Whole Fruit / Fruit Flesh |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and decoction
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal tonic blends
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Jin Ying Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily essence-preserving nourishment. It is a common ingredient in kidney-supporting formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and lotus seed. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other astringent herbs for a lightly sour, subtly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Jin Ying Zi?
A: Jin Ying Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe fruit of Rosa laevigata, also called Cherokee Rose Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Jin Ying Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Jin Ying Zi is associated with astringing and consolidating, supporting the Kidneys, and restraining loss. It is often used in soups and teas for daily essence-preserving nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Jin Ying Zi?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it 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 | 500g in total, Optional 500g, Golden cherry meat 500g |
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