Dried Dark Plum Fruit Wumei Sichuan Sun Dried Pitted Plum Flesh for Sour Plum Drink and Herbal Decoction 500g
$11.76
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Description
Dried Dark Plum Fruit, known in TCM as Wumei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, offered as pitted sun-dried plum flesh. Sourced from Sichuan and naturally air-dried, this raw botanical is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its sour flavor and astringent nature. In TCM theory it is associated with the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels. Commonly used as a base ingredient for sour plum drinks, decoctions, and culinary preparations. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.


Key Selling Points
- Pitted Wumei plum flesh from Sichuan, sun-dried without further processing
- Botanical source Prunus mume, a classic ingredient in Chinese herbal tradition
- Traditionally associated with a sour flavor and astringent properties in TCM
- Bulk loose form suited for sour plum drink, decoctions, and culinary recipes
- Sold as a raw edible agricultural product with 24-month shelf life


Quality & Sensory
The dried plum flesh typically appears dark brown to blackish with a wrinkled, leathery texture and a concentrated smoky-sour aroma. When simmered, it typically yields a deep reddish-brown liquid with a pronounced tart, slightly smoky taste.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw dried botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 乌梅肉 |
| Pinyin | Wumei Rou |
| Botanical Name | Prunus mume |
| Plant Part | Pitted fruit flesh |
| Net Weight | 500 g (1 jin) |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional Chinese sour plum drink with other herbal ingredients
- Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
- Use in culinary recipes such as braised dishes and sauces
- Incorporate into seasonal food and beverage preparations


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Wumei is traditionally used in decoctions and is a core ingredient in the classic sour plum drink, often simmered with hawthorn, licorice, dried tangerine peel, and rock sugar. It is also traditionally paired in formulas and used in seasonal summer beverages. Preparation typically involves soaking and simmering the dried flesh to extract its tart flavor.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried pitted flesh of Prunus mume fruit, known in TCM as Wumei (乌梅), sun-dried and sold as a raw agricultural product from Sichuan.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, Wumei is traditionally associated with a sour flavor and astringent nature, linked to the Lung, Spleen, and Large Intestine channels.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically soaked and simmered to make sour plum drink or added to herbal decoctions and culinary dishes.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 10 cm |
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