Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 50g Dried Ziziphus Seeds Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa seeds. These flat, reddish-brown seeds are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally associated with calming the spirit and nourishing heart blood in TCM theory. Traditionally considered sweet and neutral in nature, entering the heart, liver, and gallbladder channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, ground into powder, or brewed as a gentle evening tea. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁) seeds, a staple of traditional Chinese herbal practice
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, carefully dried whole seeds
• Traditionally used in TCM to nourish the heart and calm the spirit
• 50g jar-packed portion, convenient for decoctions, powders, or teas
• Sourced from Gansu, a recognized growing region for Chinese medicinal seeds

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, oval seeds with a purplish-red to reddish-brown coat and smooth, glossy surface. The kernels are pale yellow with a mild, slightly oily aroma. When decocted or brewed, the taste is typically mild, sweet, and gently nutty with a soft herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild evening herbal tea
• Ground into powder for congee or porridge
• Combined with Fu Shen and Wu Wei Zi in classic calming formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally associated with nourishing heart yin and calming the spirit, and it appears in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang. Traditionally prepared by crushing and simmering in decoctions, often paired with Fu Shen (茯神) and Wu Wei Zi (五味子) for evening herbal teas. Also traditionally cooked into congee or taken as a powder in folk practice.

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