Dried Dark Plum Wu Mei 500g Thick-Flesh Smoked Plum for Herbal Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), is the smoked and dried fruit of Prunus mume. These thick-fleshed plums retain the pit and are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with astringent and fluid-supporting properties. In TCM theory, Wu Mei is sour in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the liver, sple, lung, and large intestine channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, teas, and culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Thick-fleshed dried dark plum with pit retained, selected for herbal and culinary use
• Botanical source Prunus mume, a traditional Chinese medicinal fruit
• Known in TCM as Wu Mei, sour and neutral in nature
• Sourced from Anhui, a recognized growing region for dark plum
• Suitable for decoctions, sour plum drinks, and seasonal cooking

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep brown to black in color with wrinkled, leathery skin and firm, thick flesh around the pit. The aroma is smoky and mildly sweet-sour, and the taste when simmered is characteristically tart with a smoky undertone.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional sour plum drink with other herbs
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in congee or stewed dishes for a tart flavor
• Steep as a simple plum tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Mei is traditionally used in formulas where its sour, astringent character is valued, and it is a key ingredient in the classic sour plum drink enjoyed in summer. It is often paired with hawthorn, licorice, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar, then simmered slowly to make a refreshing tart beverage. It is also added to congee and braised dishes in folk culinary tradition.

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