Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren Stir-Fried Dried Herb 500g Bag Hebei Origin Traditional Sleep Support

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried ripe seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, offered here lightly stir-fried in traditional style. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the heart and liver channels. These whole seeds are selected, sulfur-free, and suitable for decoction, grinding, or culinary use as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole stir-fried Suan Zao Ren seeds in original form, not powder or extract
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, dried ripe seeds
• Selected grade with no sulfur fumigation
• Sourced from Hebei, a recognized growing region for this seed
• Traditionally valued in TCM for supporting restful sleep and calming the spirit

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are flat, oval, and reddish-brown with a smooth, glossy surface. Stir-frying lends a mild roasted aroma and a subtle nutty character when decocted or ground, with a gentle, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a bedtime herbal decoction or tea
• Grind to powder for adding to congee or warm drinks
• Add to soups and culinary recipes as a traditional ingredient
• Combine with other calming herbs such as longan or lily bulb in decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally used to nourish heart yin and support restful sleep in those with poor sleep patterns. It is commonly decocted alone or ground and stirred into congee, and often paired with herbs like Fu Ling, Zhi Mu, or longan in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang. It is a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter rest-supporting recipes.

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