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

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is the prepared pulp of ripe dogwood fruit. Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels, it has a sour, slightly warm nature. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to herbal formulas. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 from Cornus officinalis fruit pulp
• Sour and slightly warm in TCM nature, traditionally linked to liver and kidney channels
• Loose bulk weighing, suitable for tea, decoction, and herbal formulas
• A classic TCM herb often paired with goji berry in daily wellness blends
• Carefully dried whole fruit pieces with natural wrinkled texture

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark brown wrinkled fruit pieces with a soft, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and sour, and steeped tea typically tastes tart and gently astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a sour herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups in traditional recipes
• Blend with goji berry for a daily wellness infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used to tonify the liver and kidney and to secure essence, appearing in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped with goji berry as tea, or added to congee, especially in autumn and winter wellness routines.

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