Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 50g Freeze-Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, is the dried seed of the sour jujube plant. This freeze-dried grade is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a mild herbal tea. In TCM theory it is associated with the heart and liver channels. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic domestic Chinese Suan Zao Ren sour jujube seed from Hebei
• Freeze-dried processing helps preserve the natural character of the seeds
• A classic TCM seed herb traditionally used in calming decoctions and teas
• Convenient 50g resealable pack suitable for gradual daily use
• Sugar-free single-ingredient product with no additives listed

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are small, flat, and reddish-brown with a hard, smooth coat. They have a mild, nutty aroma, and when simmered or steeped they yield a light, slightly sweet and earthy infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Combine with goji berries or lily bulb in evening blends
• Add to congee or soup as part of traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally associated with nourishing heart yin and supporting restful evenings. It is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang, where it is decocted with other herbs. Folk use also includes grinding the seeds for congee or steeping them with longan and lily bulb in gentle nighttime teas.

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