Wild Ligustrum Lucidum Fruit Nu Zhen Zi 200g Dried Whole Berries Traditional TCM Herbal Tea Ingredient
$5.88 – $7.76Price range: $5.88 through $7.76
Description
Dried Ligustrum Fruit, known in TCM as Nu Zhen Zi (女贞子), from Ligustrum lucidum. These whole dried berries are harvested from mature glossy privet fruit and sun-dried for preservation. In TCM theory, Nu Zhen Zi is sweet and bitter in flavor with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and powders, this versatile botanical suits daily wellness routines and traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points
- Whole dried berries of Ligustrum lucidum, a classic TCM tonic botanical
- Known in TCM as Nu Zhen Zi (女贞子), traditionally associated with liver and kidney channels
- Sun-dried whole fruit with natural oval shape and dark purple-black color
- Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, powder grinding, and culinary blending
- Pre-packaged 200g lot with 12-month shelf life under frozen storage

Quality & Sensory
Typically oval to kidney-shaped berries with a wrinkled dark purple-black surface and a slightly oily texture. The aroma is mild and faintly herbal, and when simmered or steeped the taste is typically gently bitter with a subtle sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried whole fruit |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 女贞子 |
| Pinyin | Nü Zhen Zi |
| Botanical Name | Ligustrum lucidum |
| Plant Part | Fruit |
| Net Weight | 200g |

Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
- Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
- Grind into powder for blending with other botanicals
- Add to congee or soup recipes in traditional cooking

Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Nu Zhen Zi is traditionally valued as a tonic herb associated with nourishing the liver and kidney. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as Er Zhi Wan, traditionally paired with Eclipta (Han Lian Cao). Folk use includes simmering the berries in decoctions, steeping them in tea, or combining them with goji berry and dodder seed in seasonal wellness drinks.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 200g of whole dried Nu Zhen Zi (女贞子), the fruit of Ligustrum lucidum, sun-dried and pre-packaged for traditional herbal use.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet and bitter with a neutral nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and used in classic tonic pairings such as Er Zhi Wan.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as herbal tea, ground into powder, or added to soups and congee in traditional recipes.

Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Ligustrum lucidum 100g three year old fruit, Ligustrum lucidum 250g three year old fruit, Ligustrum lucidum 500g three year old fruit |
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