Dried Gang Nian Zi Fruit 500g Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Whole Berries for Herbal Tea and Soup

Dried Gang Nian Zi (岗念子), the fruit of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, known as downy myrtle berry, is a traditional southern Chinese botanical. In TCM it is considered sweet and astringent in flavor and traditionally associated with the liver, spleen, and lung channels. Naturally sun-dried whole berries are commonly simmered in soups, decoctions, or infused as tea. This is a food-grade dried fruit, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Gang Nian Zi fruit from Guangdong, naturally sun-dried
• Botanical source Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, a classic southern Chinese berry
• Traditionally valued in folk herbal practice for daily soup and tea use
• Ready-to-eat dried fruit form, convenient for simmering or infusion
• 500g bulk pack suitable for households and herbal kitchens

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries are typically dark purple to blackish with a wrinkled surface and firm, slightly sticky texture. They carry a mild fruity aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a reddish-purple infusion with a gently sweet, astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal soups with pork or chicken
• Steeped as a daily fruit tea or infusion
• Added to congee or dessert soups
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk tradition, Gang Nian Zi berries are commonly simmered in nourishing soups, cooked into congee, or steeped as tea, especially in autumn and winter. They are often paired with roots and other mild tonifying botanicals in home-style decoctions. The fruit has also been traditionally used in regional food-wine preparations.

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