Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 500g Dried Stir-Fried Ziziphus Seeds Bulk Herbal Tea Ingredient

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, supplied here as stir-fried whole seeds. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Traditionally valued in herbal practice, it is commonly decocted, steeped as tea, or added to congee. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Key Selling Points

• Dried and stir-fried Suan Zao Ren seeds from the new harvest
• Botanical source is Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa seed
• Traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels in TCM
• Low-temperature drying with selected graded seeds in bulk form
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal tea, and congee preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically flat, rounded-oval kernels with a reddish-brown to purplish-red coat and a pale yellowish interior. Stir-frying lends a light roasted aroma, and the seeds typically taste mildly sweet with a subtle nutty note when steeped or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to rice congee or porridge
• Blend into soup and tonic formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally used to nourish heart yin and support restful sleep, and it appears in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang. It is commonly decocted whole or crushed before simmering, paired with herbs like Fu Ling and Zhi Mu, or cooked into evening congee. It is also a familiar seasonal ingredient in autumn and winter restorative soups.

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