Dried Schisandra Berry Wu Wei Zi 100g Bottle Northeast China Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Schisandra berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子) and botanically as Schisandra chinensis, are whole dried fruit from Northeast China. In TCM theory, this herb is sour and sweet in flavor, warm in nature, and traditionally associated with the Lung, Heart, and Kidney channels. It is commonly used as a daily herbal tea ingredient or in decoctions and soups.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis fruit from Jilin, Northeast China
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), a classic five-flavor herb
• Sour and sweet flavor, warm nature, enters Lung Heart and Kidney channels
• Suitable for tea, decoction, soup, and congee preparation
• 100g bottled pack with 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries are typically deep red to dark purple with a wrinkled surface and a firm, slightly leathery texture. They have a mild fruity aroma and a distinctly sour, slightly sweet taste that softens when brewed or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a daily herbal tea
• Simmered in traditional decoctions
• Added to soups or congee
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and teas, often paired with herbs such as wolfberry or jujube. It is also added to soups and congee for seasonal nourishment. Traditional texts describe it as a herb that astringes and nourishes, and it is commonly included in daily wellness routines.

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