Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Herb 500g for Tea and Decoction Thick Flesh Seedless

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, also called Zao Pi (枣皮). These dried fruit pieces are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, with a sour and slightly warm nature traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a simple daily tea. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cornus officinalis fruit pieces known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu
• Thick flesh with pits removed for convenient use
• Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM
• Sour and slightly warm nature according to traditional classification
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal soups, or simple daily tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark red with wrinkled skin and soft, fleshy texture. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and when steeped or simmered the taste is typically tart with a faint sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in traditional decoctions with other herbs
• Add to herbal soups or congee during slow cooking
• Use in seasonal tonic recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally associated with tonifying the liver and kidney and securing essence. 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 prepared by simmering in decoctions, adding to tonic soups, or steeping as a simple tea, especially in autumn and winter.

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