Schisandra Berry Wu Wei Zi with Dodder Seed Tu Si Zi Herbal Blend 250g Bag

Schisandra and Dodder Seed Blend, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子) and Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), pairs Schisandra chinensis berries with Cuscuta chinensis seeds. This 125g plus 125g bagged set from Jilin is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, schisandra is considered warm with all five flavors, while dodder seed is neutral and pungent-sweet. Store in a cool dry place and use as directed in traditional preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Two-herb set of schisandra berries and dodder seed in one bagged package
• Schisandra sourced from Jilin, a region known for Changbai Mountain schisandra
• Wu Wei Zi and Tu Si Zi are classic TCM herbs traditionally used together
• Sold as edible agricultural products with a 12-month shelf life
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional home preparations

Quality & Sensory

Schisandra berries typically appear as small deep-red dried fruits with a wrinkled surface, a tangy aroma, and a distinctive sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and pungent taste when brewed. Dodder seeds are typically tiny pale-yellow to brownish round seeds with a mild, slightly nutty flavor when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a daily herbal tea with other botanicals
• Add to slow-cooked soups in traditional recipes
• Use in seasonal tonic preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, schisandra berries are traditionally associated with astringing and calming qualities, while dodder seed is traditionally linked to supporting the kidney and liver channels. The two are commonly paired in classical formulas and home decoctions. Traditional preparation involves simmering the herbs in water or steeping them as a tea, often alongside goji berries or other tonic botanicals in seasonal wellness routines.

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