Cornus Powder Shan Zhu Yu 500g Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit Powder for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Cornus Powder, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山萸肉), is ground from the dried fruit of Cornus officinalis, the Asiatic dogwood. This finely milled powder offers a convenient way to use a classic tonic herb traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sour and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. It can be stirred into warm water, tea, or herbal formulas. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried Cornus officinalis fruit, a classic TCM tonic herb
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山萸肉) with sour flavor and slightly warm nature
• Finely milled powder form for easy mixing into teas, congee, or formulas
• Sourced from Anhui and sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• 500g resealable pack suitable for both retail and bulk herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically reddish-purple to dark reddish-brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a mildly sour, slightly astringent aroma, and when stirred into warm water it typically shows a tart, faintly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea as a daily drink
• Blend into congee or soups during slow cooking
• Add to custom herbal powder formulas
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes in autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in decoctions and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao in classic kidney-tonifying blends. It is also traditionally simmered in soups or cooked into congee, especially during autumn and winter. The powder form allows it to be stirred directly into warm liquids or mixed with other ground herbs.

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