Cornus Fruit Shu Di Shan Zhu Yu Combo 500g Dried Herbal Tea Set

Shu Di Shan Zhu Yu Combo Tea (熟地山茱萸) pairs prepared Rehmannia root (Rehmannia glutinosa) with Cornus fruit (Cornus officinalis), known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸) or Shan Yu Rou (山萸肉). Each 500g bag contains one dried botanical, sold as edible agricultural products. In TCM theory, Rehmannia is sweet and slightly warm and Cornus is sour and slightly warm. Traditionally used in decoctions and daily herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Two-herb combo of prepared Rehmannia root and Cornus fruit in separate 500g bags
• Cornus fruit is Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 from Cornus officinalis, a classic TCM tonic herb
• Prepared Rehmannia Shu Di Huang 熟地黄 from Rehmannia glutinosa, traditionally valued in kidney-tonifying formulas
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and soup recipes

Quality & Sensory

Prepared Rehmannia typically appears dark blackish with a soft, moist, sticky texture and a sweet, earthy aroma. Cornus fruit is typically deep red to purplish-red, wrinkled, and slightly sour in taste. When simmered together, the liquor is typically dark reddish-brown with a mildly sweet and tart flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a daily herbal tea with other botanicals
• Add to nourishing soup recipes with meat or grains
• Use in congee or slow-cooked herbal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, prepared Rehmannia and Cornus fruit are classic partners in kidney-tonifying formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, where Cornus supports the liver and kidney and Rehmannia nourishes yin. Traditionally, the pair is simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or combined with goji berry and yam. Often used in autumn and winter tonic cooking.

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