Shan Yu Rou (Cornus officinalis) — Dried Pitted Dogwood Fruit for Tea & Tonic

Shan Yu Rou (Cornus officinalis) is the dried, pitted fruit of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Yú Ròu (山萸肉), also called Cornus Fruit or Dogwood Fruit. For centuries, Shan Yu Rou has been prized as a stabilizing, astringing, and essence-preserving herb, traditionally used to anchor the Liver and Kidney, nourish yin, and support the body's vital essence. Its nature is slightly warm and its flavor is sour and astringent, making it a gentle yet profoundly grounding herb for daily nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Liver- and Kidney-nourishing food herb
• Dried, pitted Cornus officinalis fruit
• New-crop, de-pitted Shan Yu Rou
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and tonic soups
• 500g bulk pack from Anhui origin

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep purplish-red color, wrinkled yet supple texture, and mild fruity aroma. When decocted or steeped, the fruit yields a gently sour, slightly sweet infusion with a soft astringent finish, adding depth to teas and tonic broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional decoctions and tonics
• Chinese-style soup and congee
• Seasonal nourishment formulas
• Daily wellness tea

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Yu Rou is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support the Liver and Kidney, preserve essence, and gently astringe. It is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, where it pairs with rehmannia, Chinese yam, and poria. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with goji berry and jujube for a mildly sour, grounding infusion.

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