Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb
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Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb

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Description

Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), is the dried ripe fruit of Cornus officinalis, also called Asiatic dogwood or shan yu rou. These pitted, deep red fruits are a classic tonic herb traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory. Traditionally valued for nourishing and astringing, they are commonly simmered in decoctions, herbal soups, or infused wines. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb overview
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb overview
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb overview

Key Selling Points

  • Dried ripe Cornus officinalis fruit, a classic TCM tonic herb
  • Known as Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 or shan yu rou in Chinese herbal tradition
  • Pitted, seedless form ready for decoction, soup, or wine infusion
  • Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory
  • 500g bulk pack sourced from Henan, China
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb key features
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb key features
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark red with a wrinkled, glossy surface and soft, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is mildly sour and herbal, and the taste is characteristically sour with a faint astringent note when simmered.

Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb quality and texture
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb quality and texture
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried TCM herb
Chinese Name 山茱萸 山萸肉
Pinyin Shan Zhu Yu / Shan Yu Rou
Botanical Name Cornus officinalis
Plant Part Dried ripe fruit, pitted
Net Weight 500g
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb specifications
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb specifications
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
  • Add to tonic soups with other herbs
  • Steep as a sour herbal fruit tea
  • Infuse in traditional medicinal wine
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb in use
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb in use
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and is traditionally used to tonify and astringe. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is often paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao. Traditionally also simmered in congee or steeped in wine, especially during autumn and winter tonic seasons.

Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb preparation
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb preparation
Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Fruit 500g Traditional TCM Herb preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried, pitted ripe fruit of Cornus officinalis, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸) or shan yu rou, supplied as a 500g pack from Henan, China.

Q: What is it traditionally valued for?

A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and is traditionally used as a tonic and astringent herb in classic formulas.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in herbal decoctions or soups, steeped as a fruit tea, or infused in traditional medicinal wine.

Additional information

Weight 0.55 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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