Schisandra Berries Wu Wei Zi Dried Whole Berries North Schisandra chinensis for Herbal Tea and Decoction 110g Jar

Dried Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis. These whole dried fruits are hand-selected and jarred for convenient storage. In TCM theory, schisandra is considered warm in nature with all five flavors and is traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas. This is a food-grade botanical, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis berries hand-selected and packed in a 110g jar
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), a classic five-flavor fruit
• Traditionally associated with lung, heart, and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Sourced from Northeast China's Changbai Mountain region
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The berries are typically deep red to dark red, small and wrinkled, with a firm, slightly oily texture. They typically carry a fragrant, sweet-tart aroma. When brewed or decocted, the taste is characteristically all five flavors: sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and pungent, with sourness most prominent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to congee or culinary recipes for a traditional sour note
• Use in seasonal tonic soups following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other tonic botanicals. It is traditionally associated with supporting normal fluid balance and calming the spirit in TCM theory. Commonly prepared by simmering or steeping, it is also used in autumn and winter wellness routines and in classic formulas alongside herbs such as mai men dong and shan zhu yu.

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