Five Seeds Herbal Tea Wu Zi Yan Zong Tea Blend 500g Loose Dried Botanicals for Daily Decoction
Price range: $7.13 through $20.09
Description
Five Seeds Herbal Tea, known in TCM as Wu Zi Yan Zong Tea (五子衍宗茶), is a loose blend of Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum), Cuscuta Seed (Cuscuta chinensis), Chebula-free Raspberry Fruit (Rubus chingii), Schisandra Berry (Schisandra chinensis), and Plantain Seed (Plantago asiatica). Traditionally associated with supporting kidney essence and daily vitality, this dried seed-and-fruit mix is naturally sun-dried and suitable for decoction or tea. This product is a food item and not a substitute for medicine.
Key Selling Points
- Classic five-seed TCM blend Wu Zi Yan Zong Tea with goji cuscuta raspberry schisandra and plantain seeds
- Botanical sources include Lycium barbarum Cuscuta chinensis Rubus chingii Schisandra chinensis and Plantago asiatica
- Naturally sun-dried whole seeds and fruits with no added processing aids
- Loose 500g bulk format suitable for home decoction or daily herbal tea
- Traditionally used in TCM to nourish kidney essence and support general wellness
Quality & Sensory
The blend typically shows mixed red orange brown and dark seeds with a dry firm texture and a mild earthy herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped the liquor is typically light amber with a subtly sweet slightly tart and faintly nutty taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Loose herbal seed and fruit blend |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 五子衍宗茶 |
| Pinyin | Wu Zi Yan Zong Cha |
| Botanical Name | Lycium barbarum; Cuscuta chinensis; Rubus chingii; Schisandra chinensis; Plantago asiatica |
| Plant Part | Seeds and dried fruits |
| Net Weight | 500 g |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer as a traditional decoction for daily herbal tea
- Steep in hot water as a convenient seed and fruit infusion
- Add to soups or congee for traditional culinary use
- Brew during autumn and winter as a warming seasonal drink
Traditional Uses
In TCM theory Wu Zi Yan Zong is a classical formula traditionally associated with tonifying kidney essence. The five seeds are commonly simmered together in water or added to soups and congee. Goji berry and raspberry fruit are traditionally paired for nourishing the liver and kidney while cuscuta schisandra and plantain seed are traditionally linked to essence consolidation and fluid balance. Often enjoyed as a gentle daily tea in colder seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is a loose dried blend of five botanicals known in TCM as Wu Zi Yan Zong Tea containing goji berry cuscuta seed raspberry fruit schisandra berry and plantain seed.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM this five-seed combination is traditionally associated with nourishing kidney essence and supporting general vitality. It is a food product and not a substitute for medicine.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The blend is typically simmered in water for 10 to 20 minutes as a decoction or steeped in hot water as a tea. It can also be added to soups or congee.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Wolfberry cuscuta raspberry schisandra psyllium canned, Wolfberry 150g canned, Cuscuta 250g canned, Raspberries 120g canned, Schisandra chinensis 110g canned, Psyllium 120g canned |
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