Wild Fried Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 500g Dried Herb for Traditional Tea and Soup

Wild Fried Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These naturally sun-dried, gently fried seed kernels are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece. In TCM theory, they are sweet and sour, entering the Heart and Liver channels, and are traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting restful sleep. Commonly decocted alone or with other herbs for evening tea.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), the seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa
• Wild-harvested and gently fried for traditional decoction use
• Naturally sun-dried with no added ingredients
• Sweet and sour nature enters the Heart and Liver channels in TCM theory
• Traditionally used in evening teas and calming herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The fried seeds are typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a firm, slightly oily kernel texture and a mild, nutty, faintly sweet aroma. When decocted, the liquid is typically light amber with a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly tart taste. Color and aroma may vary slightly between wild-harvested batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Evening herbal decoction or tea
• Added to traditional calming soup recipes
• Combined with other herbs in a decoction formula
• Used in congee or grain porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally decocted for evening use and is often paired with herbs such as Fu Shen, Bai Zi Ren, or Long Yan Rou in formulas associated with calming the spirit. It is also added to congee and soups in folk herbal cooking. Traditional texts describe it as sweet and sour, entering the Heart and Liver channels.

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