Wu Yan Guo (Choerospondias axillaris) — Dried Five-Eye Fruit, Food Herb for Tea & Soup
$4.59
Description
Wu Yan Guo (Choerospondias axillaris), also known as the Five-Eye Fruit or Wǔ Yǎn Guǒ (五眼果), is the naturally sun-dried fruit of a traditional food herb long honored in Chinese folk wellness culture. Sometimes called Bodhi Seed (菩提子) in folk naming, it has been prized as a sour, astringent, and gently warming fruit used in teas, decoctions, and slow-simmered soups. Its nature is sour and astringent, slightly warm, making it a modest yet steady herb for astringing and harmonizing the middle burner.



Key Selling Points
- Traditional food herb fruit, naturally sun-dried
- Known in folk culture as Five-Eye Fruit and Bodhi Seed
- Choerospondias axillaris botanical identity
- Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and soup
- 500g original-color dried fruit



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its warm reddish-brown to amber color, wrinkled yet firm texture, and mild fruity aroma with a faint smoky note. When decocted or simmered, the fruit softens and yields a gently sour, subtly astringent infusion with a rounded, earthy finish that blends well with jujube, goji berry, and licorice root.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Wu Yan Guo (Five-Eye Fruit) |
| Botanical Name | Choerospondias axillaris |
| Form | Whole Dried Fruit |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |



Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea and daily decoction
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking tonic
- Blended herbal tea with jujube and goji berry



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Wu Yan Guo is decocted into teas, soups, and gentle daily tonics to support astringing and harmonizing the middle burner. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese soup traditions, where it pairs with jujube, goji berry, dried longan, and licorice root. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a lightly sour, warming infusion enjoyed during cooler seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Wu Yan Guo?
A: Wu Yan Guo is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit of Choerospondias axillaris, also called the Five-Eye Fruit. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, decoctions, and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Wu Yan Guo?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Wu Yan Guo is associated with astringing, harmonizing the middle burner, and supporting gentle daily nourishment. It is often used in soups and teas for seasonal wellness.
Q: How do I use dried Wu Yan Guo?
A: Rinse the fruit and simmer it with soup ingredients, or brew it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | White five eye fruit 500g, Original color five eye fruit 500g |
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