Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit Jin Ying Zi 130g Bottled Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit, known in TCM as Jin Ying Zi (金樱子), from Rosa laevigata. This 130g bottled product contains the dried ripe fruit of the Cherokee rose, a traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece. In TCM theory, Jin Ying Zi is sour and astringent in flavor, neutral in nature, and associated with the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and soups, it is valued for its astringent properties. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal regimen.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Jin Ying Zi (金樱子), the dried ripe fruit of Rosa laevigata
• Traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece from Bozhou, Anhui
• Sour and astringent flavor, neutral nature in TCM theory
• Bottled 130g format for convenient storage and daily use
• Primary processing preserves natural fruit characteristics

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit typically appears reddish-brown to dark brown with a firm, wrinkled texture. It has a mild, earthy aroma and a sour, astringent taste that becomes more pronounced when decocted or simmered in soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and stews as a culinary herb
• Used in congee or grain porridge
• Combined with other herbs in seasonal tonic preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jin Ying Zi is traditionally used in decoctions to support astringent and consolidating functions. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Wu Wei Zi or Shan Yao in formulas associated with the kidney and spleen. Folk practice often simmers the dried fruit in soups or congee for seasonal nourishment. It is also used in daily herbal teas when combined with other mild botanicals.

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