Dried Schisandra Berries Wu Wei Zi Whole Herb for Tea and Decoction 450g Jar

Dried Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis. These whole dried berries are sun-dried and jarred in bulk. In TCM theory, schisandra is considered warm in nature with all five flavors and is traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Traditionally used in daily herbal teas, decoctions, and tonic blends. This is a food-grade herbal ingredient, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis berries in traditional TCM form
• Known as Wu Wei Zi (五味子) in Chinese herbal practice
• Large-grade berries, sun-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally valued as a five-flavor tonic herb in TCM
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

The berries are typically deep red to dark reddish-black with a wrinkled, slightly glossy surface. They have a characteristic mixed aroma of sweet, sour, and faintly pungent notes. When steeped or simmered, the liquid typically takes on a reddish hue with a balanced sour-sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups
• Use in seasonal herbal blends for autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally regarded as an astringent tonic herb associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. It has long been used in decoctions and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Mai Men Dong or Shan Zhu Yu in classical practice. It is also commonly simmered into herbal teas or congee, especially in autumn and winter.

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