Schisandra and Dodder Seed Herbal Duo Wu Wei Zi Tu Si Zi Dried Botanicals for Traditional Decoction and Daily Tea

Schisandra and Dodder Seed Herbal Duo, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子) and Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), combines Schisandra chinensis fruit with Cuscuta chinensis seed. This hand-selected dried botanical duo also includes Nu Zhen Zi (女贞子, Ligustrum lucidum fruit) in the listed jar set. In TCM theory, Wu Wei Zi is sour and warm, while Tu Si Zi is neutral and sweet, traditionally associated with kidney and liver support. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as daily herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM duo of Wu Wei Zi and Tu Si Zi with Nu Zhen Zi in the jar set
• Schisandra chinensis fruit paired with Cuscuta chinensis seed
• Hand-selected dried botanicals with no artificial processing
• Suitable for decoctions, congee, soups, and daily herbal tea
• Listed jar set includes Nu Zhen Zi 120g and Tu Si Zi 250g

Quality & Sensory

Wu Wei Zi fruits are typically deep red to dark purple with a wrinkled surface and sour, slightly sweet aroma. Tu Si Zi seeds are typically small, tan to brown, and mildly earthy. Nu Zhen Zi fruits are typically dark, glossy, and slightly bitter. Decoctions are typically tart, earthy, and lightly sweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a daily herbal tea
• Added to congee or soup
• Combined with other TCM botanicals in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally used to astringe and support kidney and lung function, while Tu Si Zi is traditionally associated with kidney and liver support. Nu Zhen Zi is traditionally used to nourish liver and kidney yin. These botanicals are commonly simmered together in decoctions or added to congee and soups for seasonal wellness routines.

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