Cherokee Rose Fruit Jin Ying Zi 金樱子 Dried Whole Fruit 500g for Herbal Wine and Tea

Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit, known in TCM as Jin Ying Zi (金樱子), from Rosa laevigata. These whole fruits are naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free, retaining their traditional form for home herbal use. In TCM theory, Jin Ying Zi is astringent and neutral in nature, associated with the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal wines, decoctions, and teas, it is valued in classical formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cherokee Rose Fruit in its natural form, not powdered or extracted
• Botanical source Rosa laevigata, known in TCM as Jin Ying Zi 金樱子
• Processed by natural sun-drying with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal wines, decoctions, and daily teas
• 500g selected-grade pack, sealed for freshness and easy storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to reddish-brown whole fruits with a firm, leathery texture and a slightly rough outer surface. The aroma is mildly herbal and faintly sweet. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically takes on a light amber tone with a subtle, gently astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Soak in liquor to make traditional Chinese herbal wine
• Add to slow-cooked soups or congee for culinary herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jin Ying Zi is traditionally associated with consolidating and securing essence, and it appears in classical formulas such as Shui Lu Er Xian Dan. Folk use commonly involves soaking the fruits in grain liquor, simmering them in decoctions, or brewing them as a mild daily tea. It is also traditionally paired with Qian Shi and other astringent herbs in autumn and winter tonics.

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