Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Dried Asiatic Dogwood Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, consisting of the dried fruit pulp traditionally called Shan Yu Rou or Zao Pi. In TCM theory it is sour and slightly warm and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. This 500g pack of selected dried fruit pieces is suited to herbal teas, decoctions, and traditional formulas. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Selected 500g pack of dried Cornus fruit pulp pieces
• Botanical source Cornus officinalis, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu
• Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM
• Sour and slightly warm nature valued in traditional herbal practice
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark red wrinkled fruit pieces with a soft, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and sour, and when brewed or decocted the taste is typically tart with a faint sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups in traditional recipes
• Use in seasonal tonic blends during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in kidney-supporting formulas and is a familiar ingredient in classic blends such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan style preparations. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to congee, or steeped as a simple tea, often paired with herbs like Goji berry and Dioscorea. Traditionally associated with autumn and winter tonic routines.

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