Shan Zhu Yu Dried Fruit (Cornus officinalis) — Food-Herb Jujube Peel for Tea & Soup

Shan Zhu Yu (Cornus officinalis), also known as Jujube Peel or Shān Yú Ròu (山萸肉), is the dried, naturally sun-dried fruit of a highly revered traditional food herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Shan Zhu Yu has been prized as a stabilizing, astringent, and essence-preserving herb, traditionally used to anchor the Liver and Kidney, nourish yin, and support the body's vital essence. Its nature is slightly warm and its flavor is sour and astringent, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing herb for daily food-therapy use.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb fruit for Liver and Kidney support
• Naturally sun-dried, no sulfur fumigation, no weight enhancement
• Cornus officinalis dried fruit, 500g bulk bag
• Suitable for tea, soup, congee, and herbal tonics
• Sourced from Henan, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep purplish-red to dark crimson color, wrinkled yet fleshy texture, and mild, subtly sweet-tart aroma. When decocted or simmered, the fruit softens and releases a gentle sour-sweet flavor with a smooth, slightly sticky mouthfeel, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal tonic decoctions
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shan Zhu Yu is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support the Liver and Kidney, preserve vital essence, and promote daily nourishment. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and rehmannia. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with rose and wolfberry for a light, sour-sweet infusion.

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