Amomum Fruit Sha Ren 50g Dried TCM Herb for Soup and Decoction Bagged

Dried Amomum Fruit, known in TCM as Sha Ren (砂仁), from Amomum villosum, the ripe fruit used whole or cracked in herbal cooking. In TCM theory it is aromatic and warm, entering the Spleen and Stomach channels, and is traditionally associated with supporting digestive comfort. Traditionally added to soups, broths, and congee, typically cracked before cooking to release its aroma. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Amomum fruit slices and whole fruits for herbal cooking
• Botanical source Amomum villosum known in TCM as Sha Ren 砂仁
• Aromatic warm herb traditionally associated with digestive comfort in TCM
• Bagged 50g pack suitable for soups broths and congee
• Common culinary spice in Cantonese and Chinese herbal cuisine

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to reddish-brown fruits with a wrinkled surface and dense seeds inside. The aroma is characteristically warm, spicy, and camphor-like, and decocted liquid typically carries a pungent, slightly sweet aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add cracked fruits to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other digestives
• Season congee or rice dishes during cooking
• Use as an aromatic spice in braised and stewed dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Sha Ren is traditionally used to dispel dampness and regulate Qi, and it is a classic ingredient in formulas and household cooking alike. It is commonly cracked and added near the end of simmering soups or congee so its volatile aroma is preserved, and it pairs traditionally with Chen Pi, Fu Ling, and ginger in digestive blends.

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