Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis) — Dried Seedless Dogwood Fruit, Thick Flesh, 500g

Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shān Zhū Yú (山茱萸) and also called Jujube Skin or Dogwood Fruit, is the dried, seedless flesh of a highly revered traditional food herb. For centuries, Shan Zhu Yu has been prized as a stabilizing, astringent, and essence-preserving herb, traditionally used to anchor the essence, nourish the Liver and Kidney, and support the body's vital reserves. Its nature is slightly warm and its flavor is sour and astringent, making it a gentle yet profoundly grounding herb for supporting the body's deep constitutional foundations.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Liver- and Kidney-nourishing food herb
• Seedless, thick-fleshed Shan Zhu Yu fruit
• Cornus officinalis, new-crop quality
• Dried and carefully processed
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoctions and soups

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep purplish-red to wine-red color, thick fleshy texture, and slightly glossy surface. The seedless flesh is soft yet firm, with a mild, fruity aroma. When decocted or simmered, it yields a sour, gently sweet, and slightly astringent infusion that adds depth and body to herbal formulas and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Chinese-style soups and broths
• Herbal tea blends
• Medicinal food congee
• Seasonal tonic formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zhu Yu is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support the body's deep reserves and promote a sense of grounded vitality. It is a classic ingredient in formulas that nourish the Liver and Kidney, often paired with ingredients like Rehmannia, Chinese Yam, and Goji Berry. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a sour, subtly sweet infusion that supports daily constitutional nourishment.

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