Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 500g Dried Ziziphus Seeds Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These whole seeds are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and are commonly simmered into decoctions or blended with herbs such as lily bulb and poria. In TCM theory, Suan Zao Ren is sweet and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. Store sealed, away from light, in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Suan Zao Ren seeds from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa
• 500g resealable bag suitable for regular home herbal preparation
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and calming herbal teas
• Sweet neutral seed traditionally associated with heart and liver channels
• Pairs well with lily bulb, poria, and other classic herbal tea ingredients

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and reddish-brown with a smooth, hard coat. They have a mild, nutty aroma, and when simmered or brewed they typically yield a light, slightly sweet and mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Blend with lily bulb and poria in herbal infusions
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is a classic seed herb traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, often combined with Fu Ling (poria) and Bai He (lily bulb). It is traditionally associated with nourishing heart yin and calming the spirit in classical formulas. Many households simmer the seeds in the evening or steep them alongside other mild herbs as part of a seasonal wellness routine.

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