Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Bulk Loose Chinese Herbal Decoction Pieces Natural Sun Dried

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), also called Shan Yu Rou (山芋肉) or Shan Yu Rou (山萸肉), from Cornus officinalis. These loose dried fruit pieces are naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation or added weight. In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is sour and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. This is a food-grade raw herb, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried Cornus officinalis fruit sold in loose bulk form
• Naturally sun dried with no sulfur fumigation and no added weight
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 with sour flavor and slightly warm nature
• New harvest crop sourced from Henan, a recognized growing region
• Suited for decoctions, herbal soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark red wrinkled fruit pieces with a soft, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and decocted liquid typically carries a tart, faintly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to tonic soups with other herbs
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea with goji berries
• Used in congee or seasonal food recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney and securing essence, and it appears in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. Traditionally it is simmered in decoctions, paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao, or added to tonic soups. It is also used in autumn and winter wellness cooking.

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