Dried Schisandra Berries Wu Wei Zi North五味子 Tea Wine Congee 500g Sulfur-Free

Dried Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis. These whole dried fruits are sulfur-free and sourced from Changbai Mountain in Jilin. In TCM theory, schisandra is warm in nature with a five-flavor profile, traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, wine infusions, and congee. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic North Schisandra (北五味子) from Changbai Mountain, Jilin
• Sulfur-free dried whole berries suitable for tea, wine, and congee
• Botanical source Schisandra chinensis with traditional five-flavor profile
• Sold as edible agricultural produce in a 500g resealable bag
• Traditionally valued in TCM for daily herbal tea and seasonal wellness use

Quality & Sensory

Berries are typically deep red to dark reddish-black with a wrinkled, slightly glossy surface. The aroma is mildly sweet and tangy, and brewed tea typically tastes sour with subtle sweet, salty, and warming notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Infuse in liquor or wine for traditional herbal wine
• Simmer with rice or grains for nourishing congee
• Add to slow-cooked soups and decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, schisandra berries are traditionally used in decoctions and daily teas, often paired with goji berries or ginseng. Folk use includes steeping the berries in wine and simmering them in congee during autumn and winter. Traditionally associated with supporting the lung, heart, and kidney channels in classical herbal theory.

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