Wild Jin Ying Zi Dried Cherry Fruit 金樱子 Rosa laevigata Fruit Tea and Wine Herb 500g

Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit, known in TCM as Jin Ying Zi (金樱子), from Rosa laevigata. These dried fruit pieces are prepared from the ripe fruit, traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Jin Ying Zi is considered sour, astringent, and neutral, traditionally associated with the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or infused in wine. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Jin Ying Zi fruit pieces from Rosa laevigata, a classic TCM astringent herb
• Sun-dried and carefully processed to retain the fruit's natural character
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and medicinal wine infusions
• Pre-packaged 500g pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation
• Frozen storage recommended to maintain quality over the 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to golden-yellow dried fruit pieces with a firm, leathery texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically carries a light, slightly sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional recipes
• Steep as a mild fruit tea, alone or with other herbs
• Infuse in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for traditional flavor

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Jin Ying Zi is traditionally used to consolidate and secure, and is a common ingredient in classical formulas for kidney qi support. Folk practice includes simmering the fruit in decoctions, brewing it as a daily tea, or steeping it in rice wine. It is often paired with Qian Shi (芡实) or Wu Wei Zi (五味子) in traditional preparations.

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