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

Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis, are the dried whole fruits of a climbing vine traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are considered warm in nature with all five flavors, sour being dominant, and are traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. These selected berries are uniform, plump, and naturally oily in appearance, suitable for tea, decoction, or culinary use. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Selected Schisandra chinensis dried whole fruits with uniform size and naturally oily, plump appearance
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), a classic berry used in Chinese herbal practice
• Traditionally associated in TCM with the lung, heart, and kidney channels and a sour, warm nature
• Versatile dried fruit form suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary preparations
• Sourced from Anhui and supplied directly as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The berries are typically deep reddish-black to dark red, small and round with wrinkled skins, and feel slightly oily and supple to the touch. They typically carry a faintly sweet, sour aroma, and when simmered or steeped they yield a reddish infusion with a distinctly sour, mildly sweet and warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep a small amount as a sour fruit herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for traditional flavor
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes such as infused syrups or preserves

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Wei Zi has long been included in tonic decoctions and daily herbal teas, often paired with herbs such as goji berries or ginseng in classic formulas. It was traditionally used to support normal respiratory and kidney function and to help the body manage everyday stress and fatigue. The berries are also simmered with rock sugar or added to congee in autumn and winter seasonal preparations.

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