Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 500g Dried Ziziphus Seeds Traditional Herbal Decoction Ingredient

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These whole dried seeds are naturally sun-dried and carefully cleaned to remove shells and impurities. In TCM theory, Suan Zao Ren is sweet and neutral in nature and is traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and calming the spirit. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, ground into powder, or added to herbal formulas. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Suan Zao Ren seeds from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa
• Naturally sun-dried with shells and impurities removed
• Traditionally associated with nourishing the heart and calming the spirit in TCM
• Suitable for decoctions, powders, and herbal formulas
• 500g pack of food-grade raw botanical material

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and reddish-brown to purplish-brown with a smooth, glossy surface. They have a mild, slightly nutty aroma and a subtle sweet taste when simmered or ground. Clean, uniform seeds with minimal broken kernels are typical of well-sorted batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for herbal preparations
• Add to congee or soup recipes
• Combine with other TCM herbs in formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren has long been used in decoctions and powders, often paired with herbs such Fu Ling and Zhi Mu in classic formulas. It is traditionally associated with supporting restful sleep and calming the mind. Some households also cook it into congee or steep it as a mild evening infusion.

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