Dried Schisandra Berry 100g Changbai Mountain Wu Wei Zi Fruit Tea Loose Herbal

Dried Schisandra Berry, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis, is a whole dried fruit harvested in the Changbai Mountain region of Jilin. In TCM theory it is considered warm and sour with sweet and bitter notes, entering the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Traditionally used to support astringent and tonifying practices, it is commonly brewed as a tart fruit tea or added to decoctions and soups.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis fruit from Changbai Mountain, Jilin
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), the five-flavor berry
• Naturally tart and slightly sweet with a resinous aroma
• Suitable for brewing as fruit tea or adding to decoctions and soups
• Packaged in a 100g sealed bag for everyday herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries are typically deep red to dark purple with a wrinkled, leathery skin and firm texture. They have a mild resinous aroma and a distinctly sour, slightly sweet and bitter taste. When brewed, the liquid turns a warm amber-red with a tart, fruity flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a tart fruit tea
• Added to herbal decoctions
• Simmered in soups or congee
• Used in seasonal tonic preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally used in astringent and tonifying formulas, often paired with herbs such as Ren Shen or Mai Dong. It is commonly prepared by simmering the dried berries in water for a decoction, or steeping them as a daily tea. Folk practice also adds the berries to soups, congee, and seasonal tonic foods.

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