Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Pitted Chinese Dogwood Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is the dried pulp of the fruit, traditionally prepared without pits. In TCM theory it is considered sour and slightly warm and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. This sun-dried herb is commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas. Store in a cool dry place and use according to traditional herbal guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Shan Zhu Yu fruit pulp, a classic TCM herb
• Botanical source Cornus officinalis, traditionally pitted for convenient use
• Sun-dried whole pieces with natural sour aroma and deep red-brown color
• Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional soup preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to purplish-brown wrinkled pieces with a soft, slightly leathery texture. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and when simmered or steeped the taste is characteristically tart with a faint sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a sour herbal tea
• Add to tonic soups with other herbs
• Use in congee or seasonal herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in kidney-tonifying formulas and is a well-known ingredient in classic preparations such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. It is often paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao, and Fu Ling in decoctions. Traditionally simmered with other botanicals or steeped alone, it is also used in autumn and winter tonic soups.

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