Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit Slices Jin Ying Zi 500g Wild Halved Rosa laevigata Fruit for Herbal Tea and Wine Infusion

Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit Slices, known in TCM as Jin Ying Zi (金樱子), from Rosa laevigata. These halved, sun-dried fruit pieces are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient valued for their astringent nature. In TCM theory, Jin Ying Zi is sour and astringent and is traditionally associated with the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or infused in wine. This is a food-grade botanical, not a substitute for medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Halved and sun-dried Cherokee Rose fruit pieces selected from wild-harvested fruit
• Botanical source is Rosa laevigata, a classic astringent fruit in the Chinese herbal tradition
• In TCM theory Jin Ying Zi is sour and astringent and enters the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels
• Convenient halved form suitable for decoction, tea steeping, and wine infusion
• Sold as a food-grade dried botanical for everyday herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The halved fruit pieces typically show a deep reddish-brown to golden exterior with a firm, dry texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and decocted liquid typically carries a light, slightly sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a daily herbal tea
• Infused in grain liquor or wine
• Added to slow-cooked soups

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jin Ying Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal wines, often paired with herbs such as Qian Shi or Lian Zi in classic astringent formulas. It is also simmered into tonifying soups or steeped alone as a light daily tea, particularly during autumn and winter seasons.

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