Schisandra Berry Powder Wu Wei Zi 500g Fine Ground Herbal Powder for Tea and Decoction

Schisandra Berry Powder, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), is finely milled from the dried fruit of Schisandra chinensis. In TCM theory, schisandra is considered warm in nature with all five flavors and is traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. This versatile powder suits daily herbal teas, decoctions, and culinary blends. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely ground powder made from dried Schisandra chinensis fruit
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), a classic five-flavor berry
• Traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels
• Convenient 500g pack suitable for regular home use
• Easy to blend into teas, congee, soups, and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically reddish-brown to dark reddish with a fine, dry texture. It carries a characteristic fruity, slightly sour aroma, and its taste is traditionally described as a balance of sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and pungent notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea
• Add to congee or porridge
• Blend into soup and decoction preparations
• Mix into culinary recipes and herbal powder combinations

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Wei Zi has long been valued as a five-flavor berry and is commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped in daily teas, or added to food preparations. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as mai men dong and shan zhu yu in classical formulas, and is often used in autumn and winter seasonal routines.

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