Dried Seedless Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 100g Jar for Herbal Tea

Dried Seedless Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸) and botanically as Cornus officinalis, is the pitted fruit of the cornus tree. Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice, it is valued for its sour, slightly warm nature and its association with the liver and kidney channels. This naturally sun-dried fruit is commonly simmered in teas and decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless large-fruit Cornus officinalis, pitted for convenient use
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve traditional character
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸)
• Sour, slightly warm nature associated with liver and kidney channels
• Packed in a 100g round jar for easy storage

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit is typically deep red to purplish-black with a wrinkled, leathery texture. It has a mild, earthy aroma and a distinctly sour taste that softens when simmered in water or decocted with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a solo herbal tea
• Added to decoctions with other herbs
• Cooked in congee
• Used in traditional soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used to astringe and preserve essence, and is often paired with herbs such as Rehmannia and Chinese yam in formulas. It is commonly simmered in water or added to congee and soups for daily traditional nourishment.

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