Nuzhenzi Dried Ligustrum Fruit 500g Sichuan Loose Bulk Chinese Privet Fruit for Herbal Decoction and Tea
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Description
Dried Chinese Privet Fruit, known in TCM as Nuzhenzi (女贞子), from Ligustrum lucidum, offered as loose whole dried fruit. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels, with a sweet and slightly bitter flavor and a neutral nature. Traditionally valued in herbal decoctions and daily wellness blends, it is a simple pantry botanical for experienced herbal users.


Key Selling Points
- Whole dried Nuzhenzi fruit supplied in loose bulk form
- Botanical source is Ligustrum lucidum, Chinese privet fruit
- Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized growing region
- Traditionally associated with kidney and liver channels in TCM
- 500g bag suited to decoction, tea blends, and herbal formulas


Quality & Sensory
Typically the dried fruit appears dark purple to blackish-blue with a wrinkled oval shape and a firm, oily texture. The aroma is mild and slightly sweet, and decocted liquid typically carries a gently sweet, faintly bitter taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese herbal fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 女贞子 |
| Pinyin | Nuzhenzi |
| Botanical Name | Ligustrum lucidum |
| Plant Part | Ripe fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g per bag |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
- Added to daily herbal tea blends
- Combined with other tonic herbs in slow soups
- Used in seasonal herbal porridge recipes
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Nuzhenzi is traditionally used in tonifying formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Mo Han Lian (墨旱莲) in classic two-herb combinations. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to slow-cooked soups, or included in daily herbal teas, especially in autumn and winter wellness routines.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of loose dried Nuzhenzi (女贞子), the ripe fruit of Ligustrum lucidum, sourced from Sichuan.
Q: What is it traditionally valued for?
A: In TCM theory it has a sweet and slightly bitter flavor with a neutral nature and is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, steeped in herbal tea blends, or added to slow-cooked soups and porridge.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.55 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 16 × 6 cm |
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