Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu Seedless Natural Sun Dried Herbal Tea Ingredient 500g

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, consisting of seedless dried fruit flesh. Sourced from the Qinling Mountains and naturally sun dried, this food and medicine grade ingredient is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sour and slightly warm. Commonly steeped as a wellness tea or used in decoctions and culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Seedless dried Cornus officinalis fruit from the Qinling Mountains
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 with a long history in Chinese herbal practice
• Naturally sun dried with no added processing aids
• Food and medicine grade ingredient suitable for tea and culinary use
• Available in 50g 100g and 500g pack sizes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish purple to dark red wrinkled fruit flesh with a soft leathery texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and slightly sour, and steeped fruit typically yields a light reddish infusion with a pleasantly tart taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to soups and slow cooked dishes
• Use in congee or traditional culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney and supporting the body's consolidation of essence. It is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas and is commonly paired with herbs such as Dioscorea and Rehmannia in decoctions. Many people also steep a small amount alone as a tart seasonal wellness tea.

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