Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 50g Jar Traditional Chinese Herb for Cooking and Decoction

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸) and botanically as Cornus officinalis, is the dried ripe fruit flesh of the dogwood tree. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature, sour and slightly astringent in flavor, and traditionally associated with the Liver and Kidney channels. This food-grade herb is commonly used in cooking and decoctions. It is not a medicine and cannot replace prescribed treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), the dried fruit of Cornus officinalis
• Food-grade herb classified as both food and traditional herbal ingredient
• Warm, sour and slightly astringent nature in TCM theory
• Supplied as whole dried fruit pieces in a sealed 50g jar
• Traditionally used in cooking, soups and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit pieces are typically deep red to purplish-black with a wrinkled, leathery surface. They have a mild, sweet-sour aroma and a sour, slightly astringent taste that softens when simmered in water or soup.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal soups and broths
• Added to traditional decoctions
• Cooked with congee or rice dishes
• Used as a culinary ingredient in seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in formulas that support the Liver and Kidney. It is commonly simmered in water or soup, sometimes paired with herbs such as Rehmannia or Chinese Yam. Folk practice also includes adding it to congee or long-simmered broths for its sour, astringent quality.

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