Liao Wu Wei Zi Schisandra Berries Dried Wu Wei Zi 500g Traditional Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient
$14.46
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Description
Liao Wu Wei Zi (辽五味子), known in English as Schisandra Berry, is the dried fruit of Schisandra chinensis, a classic TCM herb sourced from Northeast China. In TCM theory it is considered sour in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. These whole dried berries are suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas, and are sold as a food-grade agricultural product.



Key Selling Points
- Authentic Liao Wu Wei Zi from Northeast China, a prized regional source of Schisandra chinensis
- Whole dried berries in their natural form, suitable for decoction pieces and daily herbal use
- In TCM theory Schisandra is sour and warm, traditionally associated with lung, heart, and kidney channels
- Traditionally valued as one of the five-flavor herbs, combining sour, sweet, and other tastes in a single fruit
- 500g pack sold as a食用农产品 food-grade agricultural product for tea, soup, and culinary use



Quality & Sensory
The dried berries are typically small, deep red to dark reddish-brown, and slightly wrinkled with a soft, pliable texture. They typically carry a faint sweet-sour aroma, and when brewed or decocted they yield a tangy, mildly sweet taste with a subtle warming character.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Schisandra Berries |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 辽五味子 |
| Pinyin | Liao Wu Wei Zi |
| Botanical Name | Schisandra chinensis |
| Plant Part | Dried fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |



Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
- Add to tonic soups and slow-cooked broths
- Use in congee or culinary recipes for a tangy herbal note



Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, Schisandra Berry has long been used in decoctions and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Mai Men Dong or Shan Zhu Yu in classic preparations. It is traditionally associated with supporting normal fluid balance and calming the spirit in TCM theory. The berries are commonly simmered in soups, steeped as tea, or added to congee, especially during seasonal transitions when a warming, sour-sweet tonic is favored.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of dried Liao Wu Wei Zi (辽五味子), the fruit of Schisandra chinensis sourced from Northeast China, sold as a food-grade agricultural product.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory Schisandra is sour in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels and valued for its five-flavor profile.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The dried berries are typically simmered in decoctions or soups, or steeped in hot water as a herbal tea, according to personal preference and traditional recipes.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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