Wild Jin Ying Zi Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit 金樱子 for Herbal Wine and Decoctions 360g

Jin Ying Zi (金樱子), the dried fruit of Cherokee Rose, Rosa laevigata, is a classic Chinese herbal botanical traditionally gathered from wild mountain shrubs. In TCM theory it is associated with astringent, neutral-to-warm properties entering the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. These whole dried fruits are commonly used for herbal wine infusions and traditional decoctions. Store in a cool dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried fruits of Jin Ying Zi 金樱子, the Cherokee Rose fruit from Rosa laevigata
• Wild mountain-harvested botanical sold as a food-grade raw herb
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal wine, with 360g suggested for pairing with about 2.5kg of liquor
• Valued in TCM as an astringent herb associated with kidney and bladder channels
• Versatile raw ingredient for decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried fruits are reddish-brown to golden-yellow with a rough, bottle-shaped exterior covered in fine bristles. They have a faint herbal aroma, and when simmered or infused they typically yield a mildly sweet, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Infuse dried fruits in liquor to make traditional Chinese herbal wine
• Simmer in decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Brew as a mild herbal tea after rinsing
• Add to slow-cooked soups in traditional food therapy

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jin Ying Zi is classified as an astringent herb traditionally used to secure essence and bind fluids, and it frequently appears in classical formulas such as Shui Lu Er Xian Dan. Folk households commonly soak the fruits in grain liquor, often paired with herbs like Gou Qi Zi, or simmer them into decoctions and autumn-winter tonics.

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