Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 1000g Bag Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is the dried ripe fruit pulp of the cornelian cherry tree. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and has a sour, slightly warm nature. This unsulfured raw herb is commonly prepared as tea, decoction pieces, or culinary ingredient. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Shan Zhu Yu fruit in its natural whole form
• Botanical source Cornus officinalis, a classic TCM herb
• Unsulfured processing with no added sulfur treatment
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channel entry in TCM
• Versatile raw material for tea, decoctions, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark red wrinkled fruits with a soft, slightly sticky texture and a mild fruity aroma. When steeped or decocted, the taste is typically sour with a faint sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in traditional decoctions
• Add to herbal soups or congee
• Use as a culinary ingredient in seasonal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in tonifying formulas and is a well-known component of classic blends such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. It is commonly paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao in decoctions. Folk practice also includes steeping the fruit alone or with goji berries as a simple daily tea, especially in autumn and winter.

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