Dried Chinese Bush Cherry Seed Yu Li Ren 500g Natural Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Dried Chinese Bush Cherry Seed, known in TCM as Yu Li Ren (郁李仁), from Prunus humilis. These small oval seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moistening the intestines and supporting smooth bowel function in TCM theory. Traditionally regarded as sweet, bitter, and neutral in nature, they enter the large intestine and small intestine channels. Commonly decocted or crushed for herbal formulas, this 500g pack suits home herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yu Li Ren 郁李仁 dried Chinese bush cherry seed from the new harvest
• Botanical source Prunus humilis, a traditional Chinese herbal seed
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the intestines and ease bowel movement
• Whole natural seeds supplied in a 500g prepacked bag
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal powders, and classic formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, oval, yellowish-brown seeds with a smooth, hard coat and a faint nutty aroma. When decocted, the seeds yield a mild, slightly oily and bitter taste typical of this traditional herbal ingredient.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Crush and add to classic TCM formulas
• Blend into herbal powders for daily use
• Prepare seasonal herbal soups at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Li Ren is traditionally used to moisten the intestines and unblock the bowels, and it is also traditionally associated with promoting qi flow and reducing water retention. It often appears in classic moistening formulas, sometimes paired with apricot kernel or hemp seed. The seeds are typically crushed before decocting to release their oils.

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