Dried Dark Plum Wu Mei 500g Sun-Dried Smoked Plum for Sour Plum Drink and Herbal Decoction

Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), is the smoked and dried fruit of Prunus mume. These whole dried plums are a classic sour astringent herb traditionally associated with generating fluids and supporting digestion. In TCM theory Wu Mei is sour in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the liver, spleen, lung, and large intestine channels. Commonly simmered into sour plum drink or used in herbal formulas, it is a food-grade dried botanical for traditional preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole sun-dried dark plums sold in loose bulk form
• Botanical source Prunus mume fruit known as Wu Mei in TCM
• Classic base ingredient for traditional sour plum beverage
• Sour and astringent profile valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Suitable for decoctions, simmered drinks, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

These dried plums typically show a deep brownish-black wrinkled exterior with a soft yet firm chewy texture. They carry a distinct smoky, sour aroma, and when simmered they release a pleasantly tart, slightly smoky flavor with mild sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional Chinese sour plum drink with licorice and hawthorn
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in stewed drinks and cooling summer beverages
• Incorporate into culinary sauces and braised dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Wu Mei is traditionally used to promote fluid production, quench thirst, and support healthy digestion, and it is a core ingredient in the classic sour plum drink enjoyed in summer. It is also traditionally paired with herbs such as licorice, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel in simmered beverages, and appears in traditional formulas where its sour astringent nature is valued.

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