Dried Dark Plum Wu Mei 乌梅 Whole Smoked Fruit for TCM Decoctions and Herbal Teas Sichuan Origin Bulk Bag

Dried Dark Plum, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, is the smoked and dried fruit of the plum tree. Traditionally associated with astringent, sour properties in Chinese herbal practice, it is a classic ingredient in decoctions, herbal teas, and seasonal sour drinks. This bulk bag of whole dried plums is supplied as a food-grade raw botanical for traditional preparation and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Dark Plum fruit known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅)
• Botanical source Prunus mume, traditionally smoked and dried
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized growing region for Chinese plum
• Supplied as a raw food-grade botanical in resealable bulk bags
• Suitable for decoctions, sour plum drinks, and traditional herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep brownish-black with a wrinkled, slightly oily surface and a firm, leathery texture. The aroma is characteristically smoky and sour, and when simmered the fruit yields a tart, mildly smoky infusion with a lingering sour finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional sour plum drinks such as suanmeitang
• Add to herbal decoctions in classic TCM formulas
• Use in congee or stewed fruit desserts for a tart note
• Infuse alone as a simple sour herbal tea

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wu Mei is traditionally associated with astringent and sour qualities and is a longstanding ingredient in classical formulas such as Wu Mei Wan. In folk practice, the smoked fruit is commonly simmered with licorice, hawthorn, or rock sugar to make refreshing sour plum beverages, especially during warm seasons. It is also added to soups and congee for its distinctive tart flavor.

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