Shan Yu Rou (Cornus officinalis) — Dried Pitted Fruit Flesh for Herbal Tea & TCM Blends

Shan Yu Rou (Cornus officinalis) is the dried, pitted fruit flesh of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Yú Ròu (山萸肉), also called Shān Zhū Yú (山茱萸) or Jujube Skin (枣皮). For centuries, Shan Yu Rou has been prized as a stabilizing, astringent, and essence-preserving herb, traditionally used to anchor the body's vital essence, support the Kidney and Liver, and gently restrain excessive discharge. Its nature is slightly warm and its flavor is sour and astringent, making it a gentle yet profoundly effective herb for nourishing the Liver and Kidney while securing the body's core vitality.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional essence-preserving food herb
• Dried pitted fruit flesh, no pits
• Cornus officinalis from Henan origin
• Suitable for herbal tea and TCM blends
• New-crop, jar-packed 100g

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully pitted and dried to preserve its deep purplish-red to wine-red color, soft fleshy texture, and mild fruity aroma. When decocted or steeped, the fruit flesh yields a gentle, sour-sweet infusion with a subtle astringent finish, adding depth and body to herbal tea blends without overpowering companion herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• TCM decoction formulas
• Medicinal food soups and congee
• Seasonal tonic preparations
• Daily wellness tea pairing

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Yu Rou is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support the Kidney and Liver, preserve vital essence, and gently astringe. It is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, where it pairs with Rehmannia, Chinese yam, and Poria. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with goji berry, Chinese yam, and jujube for a sour-sweet, gently warming infusion that fits autumn and winter seasonal nourishment.

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