Schisandra Berry Wu Wei Zi Dried Chinese Herb 200g Bag for Tea and Decoction

Schisandra Berry, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), is the dried fruit of Schisandra chinensis. These small deep-red berries are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with the lung, kidney, and heart channels. In TCM theory they are considered sour in flavor and warm in nature. Commonly simmered into decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to herbal formulas, this dried fruit is a food-grade botanical for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Schisandra chinensis fruit, a classic TCM botanical known as Wu Wei Zi
• Sourced from the Changbai Mountain region, traditionally prized for schisandra berries
• Whole dried berries suitable for tea, decoction, and herbal blending
• 200g resealable bag, recommended refrigeration after opening
• Traditionally used in TCM for its five-flavor profile of sour, sweet, and warm qualities

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-black to dark red wrinkled berries with a soft, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and mildly acidic, and brewed schisandra typically yields a tart, complex taste with sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and pungent notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer into decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to herbal soups or congee in traditional recipes
• Blend into seasonal tonic formulas with goji berry or other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Wei Zi has long been valued as a five-flavor fruit and is traditionally associated with supporting normal qi flow and calming the spirit. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as mai men dong and shan zhu yu in classical formulas, and is also steeped as a simple daily tea, especially in autumn and winter.

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