Wild Guangxi Shuang Shen Zi (Double Kidney Seed) — Dried Herbal Fruit for Wine Infusion & TCM Blends

Shuang Shen Zi (双肾子), also known as Ku Shi Lian Zi (苦石莲子) or Double Kidney Seed, is the dried fruit of a wild-harvested botanical traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. Grown in the mountains of Guangxi and sun-dried naturally, this food-herb ingredient has long been prized in folk herbalism as a warming, kidney-supporting botanical used in wine infusions and herbal decoctions. Its nature is described in TCM as warm and slightly bitter, making it a traditional herb for supporting the lower body and promoting healthy circulation.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested from Guangxi mountains
• Naturally sun-dried, no additives
• Traditional food-herb ingredient
• Ideal for herbal wine infusion
• 500g bulk pack for extended use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep brown color, firm texture, and mild earthy aroma. The dried fruits are dense and well-formed, with a slightly bitter taste and a subtle woody note. When infused in wine or decocted, they release a warm, earthy flavor that blends well with other herbal ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal wine infusion (泡酒)
• Traditional decoction blends
• Herbal soup packs
• Daily herbal tea blends
• Combined with Yin Yang Zi and Feng Liu Guo

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Shuang Shen Zi is traditionally used in wine infusions, often combined with herbs like Yin Yang Zi (阴阳子) and Feng Liu Guo (风流果) to create warming tonic wines. It is also decocted into soups and herbal teas for daily nourishment, particularly during cooler seasons when the body seeks warmth and support. In some regional traditions, it is simmered with other food-herb ingredients to make nourishing broths for the whole family.

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