Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Natural Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is the sun dried pulp of ripe fruit, also called Shan Yu Rou (山萸肉) or Zao Pi (枣皮). Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels, it has a slightly warm nature with sour and astringent flavor. This 500g pack suits herbal decoctions, teas, and traditional formulas. Consult a practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Single herb dried Cornus fruit pulp with no added ingredients
• Botanical source Cornus officinalis, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu
• Naturally sun dried whole fruit pieces with sour astringent character
• Sourced from Henan, a recognized traditional growing region
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and classic TCM formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish purple to dark brown wrinkled fruit pieces with a soft, slightly sticky texture and a faint sour aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically takes on a reddish hue with a distinctly sour, mildly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Steep as a sour fruit herbal tea
• Add to tonic soups in traditional cooking
• Use in congee or seasonal herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally associated with tonifying the liver and kidney and securing essence. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is often paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao, and Fu Ling. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is also used in autumn and winter tonic soups and daily herbal teas.

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