Dried Schisandra Berries Wu Wei Zi Whole Herb for Tea and Decoction 250g 500g 1000g

Dried Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis. These whole dried fruits are naturally sun-dried and sold as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, schisandra is considered warm in nature with a complex five-flavor profile and is traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Commonly simmered as tea or added to decoctions. This product is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis berries sourced from Northeast China
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子) with a traditional five-flavor character
• Naturally sun-dried whole fruit with no further processing
• Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and tonic formulas
• Available in 250g, 500g, and 1000g pack sizes

Quality & Sensory

The berries are typically small, wrinkled, and deep red to dark reddish-brown with a slightly glossy surface. They have a characteristic mixed aroma that is sweet, sour, and faintly pungent. When steeped or simmered, the liquid typically takes on a reddish hue with a balanced sour, sweet, and warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for traditional flavor
• Use in seasonal herbal blends during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Wei Zi has long been valued as a tonic fruit and is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Sheng Mai San, traditionally paired with Ren Shen and Mai Men Dong. It is commonly simmered alone or with goji berries into a daily tea, added to congee, or included in autumn and winter tonic soups. Traditional texts describe it as astringent and tonifying in character.

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