Dried Dark Plum Wu Mei 100g Smoked Chinese Herbal Plum for Tea and Decoction

Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, the smoked and dried fruit of the plum tree. This grade-one dried herb is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its sour flavor and astringent nature. In TCM theory it is associated with the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. Commonly simmered into decoctions or steeped as a tart herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Grade-one dried Wu Mei prepared from mature smoked plums
• Botanical source Prunus mume with fruit as the used plant part
• Traditionally used in TCM for its sour flavor and astringent nature
• Whole dried fruit suitable for steeping as tea or simmering in decoctions
• Packed in a sealed bag with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep brownish-black with a wrinkled, leathery texture and a characteristic smoky, tangy aroma. When steeped or simmered, the fruit typically yields a dark amber infusion with a distinctly sour, slightly smoky taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a tart smoked plum herbal tea
• Simmer into traditional sour plum decoctions such as suanmeitang
• Add to congee or culinary recipes for a sour depth of flavor
• Use in seasonal herbal blends during warm months

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Mei is traditionally used in decoctions and is a classic ingredient in sour plum drinks. It is often paired with herbs such as hawthorn, licorice, and dried tangerine peel in traditional formulas. Traditionally associated with supporting fluid balance and digestive comfort, it is a familiar ingredient in summer beverages and everyday herbal teas.

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