Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 250g Pitted Asiatic Dogwood for TCM Herbal Decoctions and Medicated Cooking

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis. These pitted fruit pieces are sun-dried and sold loose in a 250g jar. In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is sour and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions, medicated soups, and daily wellness recipes. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted dried Cornus officinalis fruit pieces ready for decoction or cooking
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 with sour flavor and slightly warm nature
• Sun-dried whole-form botanical with no further processing
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channel support in TCM theory
• 250g sealed jar suitable for herbal pantries and medicated recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark brown wrinkled fruit pieces with a soft leathery texture. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and decocted liquid typically carries a tart, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to medicated soups and stews
• Cook into congee or tonic porridge
• Use in seasonal herbal food recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in kidney and liver tonifying formulas and is a familiar ingredient in classic decoction blends. It is commonly paired with herbs such as Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao in traditional preparations. Home cooks also add it to soups, congee, and herbal teas, especially in autumn and winter wellness cooking.

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