Southern Schisandra Berry Wu Wei Zi 南五味子 Dried Whole Fruit for Herbal Tea and Infusions 500g

Southern Schisandra Berry, known in TCM as Nan Wu Wei Zi (南五味子), is the dried whole fruit of Schisandra sphenanthera. These sun-dried berries are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their five-flavor character, combining sour, sweet, and other tastes. In TCM theory they are associated with the lung, kidney, and heart channels. Commonly simmered as a decoction, steeped as tea, or infused in wine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole fruit of Schisandra sphenanthera, the southern schisandra species used in TCM
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Nan Wu Wei Zi (南五味子), the five-flavor fruit
• Sun-dried and naturally processed with no added ingredients
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and wine infusions
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged format for regular home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries are typically small, wrinkled, and deep reddish-brown with a slightly glossy surface. They carry a mild, sweet-tart aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically takes on a warm reddish hue with a distinctly sour yet subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep a small handful in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Infuse in grain alcohol or wine for traditional fruit wine
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for a tart note

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, schisandra fruit is traditionally associated with astringing and tonifying actions and is often included in formulas for the lung and kidney. It is commonly paired with herbs such as ophiopogon root or codonopsis in decoctions, or simply steeped alone as a daily tea. In folk custom, the berries are also macerated in wine during autumn and winter months.

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