Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Natural Sun Dried Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is the sun dried pulp of ripe fruit, also called Shan Yu Rou (山萸肉). Traditionally associated in TCM with a sour and slightly warm nature and entering the liver and kidney channels, it is a classic decoction herb. Suitable for herbal tea, soup, and traditional formulas when used as directed.

Key Selling Points

• Single herb product made from dried Cornus officinalis fruit pulp
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu or Shan Yu Rou 山茱萸 山萸肉
• Naturally sun dried whole fruit pieces with no added processing aids
• Sourced from Henan, a recognized traditional growing region
• Commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and tonic soups

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild sour herbal tea
• Added to tonic soups with other herbs
• Used in congee or seasonal food recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney and securing essence. It is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao in decoctions. Traditionally also simmered alone or with goji berries for daily herbal tea, especially in autumn and winter.

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