Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Natural Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Slices from Henan

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸肉), from Cornus officinalis, consisting of the dried fruit pulp of the Asiatic cornelian cherry. Sourced from Henan and naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and has a sour, slightly warm nature. Traditionally valued in herbal decoctions and daily wellness routines; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Cornus fruit pulp with no added ingredients
• Botanical source Cornus officinalis, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu
• Grown in Henan, a recognized traditional producing region
• Naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Selected grade fruit pieces typically deep reddish purple to dark brown with a wrinkled, slightly glossy surface and soft, pliable texture. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and decocted liquid typically carries a tart, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to tonic soups with other herbs
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with goji berries
• Used in congee or seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in kidney and liver tonifying formulas and is a familiar ingredient in classic blends such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan style preparations. It is commonly decocted with herbs like goji berries, yam, or prepared rehmannia, and is also used in autumn and winter tonic soups and congee.

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