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

Dried Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis. These whole dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with the five flavors that give the berry its name. In TCM theory, schisandra is considered warm and sour with affinity for the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to herbal formulas. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis berries in traditional Chinese herbal form
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子) and valued for its distinctive five-flavor profile
• Traditionally associated with lung heart and kidney channel entry in TCM theory
• Sliced and processed as a food-grade dried botanical for versatile preparation
• Suitable for decoctions herbal teas congee and seasonal wellness recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-black dried berries with a wrinkled surface and firm texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and slightly tart. When steeped or decocted the taste is characteristically complex combining sour sweet and pungent notes with a subtle salty finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups
• Blend into seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice Wu Wei Zi is a frequently used ingredient in decoctions and tonic formulas often paired with herbs such as mai men dong and shan zhu yu. It is traditionally associated with supporting normal fluid balance and calming the spirit. Some households steep a small handful of berries in hot water as a daily tea or add them to autumn and winter soups.

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