Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Yu Rou Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient 85g

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Yu Rou (山萸肉) or Shan Zhu Yu, from Cornus officinalis. This 85g pack contains clean dried fruit pulp with no added ingredients. In TCM theory it is sour and slightly warm, entering the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and teas, it is valued as a nourishing herbal ingredient for daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Shan Yu Rou (山萸肉), the dried fruit pulp of Cornus officinalis
• Sourced from Bozhou, Anhui, a well-known Chinese herbal production region
• Sun-dried processing with clean fruit pulp and no visible impurities
• Sour, slightly warm nature associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM
• Versatile ingredient for herbal teas, decoctions, soups, and congee

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruit pulp is typically deep red to purplish-black with a slightly wrinkled, leathery texture. It has a mild, faintly sweet herbal aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically tart and slightly sweet with a soft fruity note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a standalone herbal tea
• Added to multi-herb decoctions
• Simmered in soups or congee
• Combined with other TCM herbs in daily wellness blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Yu Rou is traditionally used in decoctions and teas, often paired with herbs such as Rehmannia, Chinese yam, and Goji berry in nourishing formulas. It is also simmered in congee or soups for seasonal wellness support. Traditional preparations typically involve gentle boiling or steeping to extract its sour, slightly sweet character.

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