Chinese Bush Cherry Seed Yu Li Ren 500g Dried Prunus humilis Seeds for Herbal Tea and Wine Infusion

Chinese Bush Cherry Seed, known in TCM as Yu Li Ren (郁李仁), from Prunus humilis. These dried mature seeds are naturally sun-dried and sold as raw herbal material. In TCM theory, Yu Li Ren is sweet and bitter in flavor and traditionally associated with moistening the intestines and moving water. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped in water, or infused in wine. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Yu Li Ren seeds from Sichuan, naturally sun-dried without further processing
• Botanical source Prunus humilis, a classic seed herb in the Chinese materia medica
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the intestines and promote water movement
• Suitable for herbal water infusions, wine soaking, and decoction blends
• Supplied as 500g of food-grade raw botanical material

Quality & Sensory

Typically small oval seeds with a pale yellowish-brown coat and an oily, starchy kernel inside. The aroma is mild and nutty, and seeds steeped in hot water or wine typically yield a light, slightly oily and faintly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep seeds in hot water as a mild herbal infusion
• Soak in liquor or wine as a traditional herbal infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs as directed by a practitioner
• Add to herbal soup packs for seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yu Li Ren is traditionally associated with moistening the intestines to ease dryness and with promoting urination to reduce water retention. It is often decocted after crushing and commonly paired with herbs such as Huo Ma Ren or Xing Ren in moistening formulas. It has also been used in folk practice for wine infusions and seasonal herbal soups.

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