Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia rutaecarpa) — Dried Food-Herb Fruit for Wine Soaking & Herbal Blends

Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia rutaecarpa) is the dried, naturally sun-dried fruit of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wú Zhū Yú (吴茱萸). For centuries, Wu Zhu Yu has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting, and cold-dispelling herb, traditionally used to ease cold-related discomfort, support digestive warmth, and soothe the middle burner. Its nature is pungent, bitter, and hot, with a small amount of toxicity in raw form, making it a potent yet carefully used herb for warming the interior and moving stagnant qi.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming food-herb fruit
• Naturally sun-dried whole Wu Zhu Yu
• Available in Da Hua, Zhong Hua, and Xiao Hua grades
• Suitable for wine soaking and herbal blends
• Bulk wholesale with custom grinding service

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its dark greenish-brown color, wrinkled texture, and intense, characteristic aroma. The fruits are small, firm, and slightly oily to the touch. When decocted or soaked, they release a pungent, bitter, and warmly aromatic flavor that deepens broths and infusions with a distinct, stimulating character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional wine soaking
• Herbal decoctions and soups
• Foot soak blends
• Herbal compress preparations
• Bulk herbal blending

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Zhu Yu is decocted into warming soups and tonics, soaked in wine for external and internal use, and included in foot soak blends to dispel cold and support circulation. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas for warming the middle burner, easing cold-related discomfort, and supporting digestive warmth. As a daily practice, it is often paired with ginger and jujube in seasonal decoctions.

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