Premium Wild Nandina Fruit Tian Zhu Zi 天竺子 Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient

Dried Nandina Fruit, known in TCM as Tian Zhu Zi (天竺子), also called Nan Tian Zhu Zi, from Nandina domestica. These small dried berries are sun-dried whole fruits traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are considered bitter in flavor with cooling properties. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, this pre-packaged herb should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested premium grade dried Nandina Fruit with whole berry form
• Botanical source Nandina domestica known in TCM as Tian Zhu Zi 天竺子
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the fruit
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal formulas
• Pre-packaged 500g supply suitable for herbal practice and long-term storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically small round berries with a reddish-brown to deep red color and slightly wrinkled surface. The dried fruits have a faint herbal aroma and a characteristically bitter taste when decocted. Texture is firm and dry, typical of properly sun-dried botanicals.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used as an ingredient in TCM herbal formulas
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal preparations under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a dried botanical for herbal apothecary use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Nandina Fruit has been used in decoctions, often combined with other herbs in classical formulas. It is traditionally associated with supporting respiratory comfort and is sometimes prepared with rock sugar in folk remedies. As with many traditional botanicals, it is typically used in small amounts within multi-herb formulas and is best used under the direction of a qualified TCM practitioner.

FAQ Q&A