Sour Jujube Seed Powder Suan Zao Ren Fine Ground Herbal Powder 500g for Tea and Culinary Use

Sour Jujube Seed Powder, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is milled from the dried seeds of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. In TCM theory this seed is sweet and neutral and is traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. This fine powder offers a convenient way to use a classic herbal ingredient in teas, congee, or culinary preparations. It is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder made from dried sour jujube seeds, a classic TCM herbal ingredient
• Botanical source is Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice
• Convenient ready-to-use form for herbal teas, congee, and culinary blending
• Sourced from Shandong and sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• 500g pack suitable for regular home use or small-batch preparation

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light reddish-brown to tan with a fine, smooth texture. It carries a mild, nutty, slightly sweet seed aroma, and when stirred into warm water or congee it typically gives a gentle, mellow, faintly nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea as a traditional evening drink
• Blend into congee or porridge for a mild nutty flavor
• Add to baking mixes, energy balls, or homemade herbal blends
• Combine with other TCM herbs such as longan or lily bulb in decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Suan Zao Ren has long been used in decoctions and congee, most famously in Suan Zao Ren Tang, a classical formula traditionally associated with nourishing heart yin and calming the spirit. It is often paired with herbs like fu shen, zhi mu, or longan in traditional preparations, and is commonly used in evening herbal drinks during seasonal transitions.

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