Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 250g Dried Ziziphus Seeds for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These whole dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for calming the spirit. In TCM theory they are sweet and neutral in nature and enter the Heart and Liver channels. Commonly simmered as tea, decoction, or congee.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Suan Zao Ren seeds, a classic TCM herbal material
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, dried mature seeds
• Traditionally associated with nourishing the Heart and calming the spirit
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and congee preparations
• 250g resealable pack suitable for regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, rounded seeds with a reddish-brown to purplish-red coat and a pale yellowish kernel inside. The seeds have a mild, slightly oily aroma, and a gentle nutty taste when simmered or brewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a soothing evening herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with other calming herbs
• Cook into rice congee for traditional nourishing meals
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal blending

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally used to nourish Heart yin and calm the spirit, and is a key herb in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang. It is often paired with Fu Ling, Zhi Mu, or Long Yan Rou in decoctions, or simmered alone as a bedtime tea or congee for restful seasonal support.

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