Dried Hovenia Dulcis Fruit 100g Canister Zao Ju Gua Wan Shou Guo Traditional Herbal Snack and Tea Ingredient

Dried Hovenia Dulcis Fruit, known in TCM as Zao Ju Gua (拐枣) or Wan Shou Guo (万寿果), from Hovenia dulcis. These sun-dried whole fruits with their distinctive branched, coral-like form are a traditional Chinese botanical. In TCM theory the fruit is considered sweet and neutral in nature. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as herbal tea, or enjoyed as a traditional fruit snack. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Hovenia dulcis fruits with the characteristic branched woody coral shape
• Known in TCM as Zao Ju Gua (拐枣) and Wan Shou Guo (万寿果) or longevity fruit
• Sun-dried and air-cured using traditional晾晒 processing with no further refining
• Traditionally used in herbal decoctions, teas, and folk wine infusions
• Packed in a sealed 100g canister for easy storage and daily use

Quality & Sensory

Typically brownish to dark brown dried fruits with a wrinkled, gnarled texture and a mild sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically carries a light sweetness with subtle fruity and woody notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a mild herbal tea on its own or with other botanicals
• Simmer in traditional decoctions and wellness soups
• Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for a traditional touch
• Enjoy as a chewy traditional dried fruit snack

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Zao Ju Gua has long been valued as a sweet, neutral fruit used in folk decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other mild botanicals such as goji berry or chrysanthemum. It is also traditionally infused in grain liquor as a home-style fruit wine and enjoyed seasonally as a rustic dried snack.

FAQ Q&A