Yangchun Amomum Fruit Sha Ren 250g Dried TCM Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Yangchun Amomum Fruit, known in TCM as Sha Ren (砂仁), from Amomum villosum, consists of dried ripe fruits valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is pungent and warm and traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and kidney channels. This loose 250g pack suits decoctions, soups, and culinary seasoning.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Yangchun origin amomum fruit from Guangdong
• Botanical source Amomum villosum dried ripe fruit
• Known in TCM as Sha Ren 砂仁
• Loose 250g bulk pack for flexible portioning
• Traditionally used in decoctions soups and cooking

Quality & Sensory

The dried fruits typically show a brownish-red to dark brown surface with a slightly wrinkled texture and small rounded seeds inside. They typically carry a strong aromatic, camphor-like fragrance with a warm pungent taste when chewed or decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups and stews
• Used as an aromatic seasoning in braised dishes
• Ground into culinary spice blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Sha Ren is traditionally used to support the middle burner and is commonly added to decoctions in the final minutes of simmering to preserve its aroma. It is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese soup and braising traditions and is often paired with herbs such as Chen Pi or Bai Zhu in classical formulas.

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