Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit Jin Ying Zi 500g Hand Seeded Slices for Tea Wine and Soup

Dried Cherokee Rose Fruit, known in TCM as Jin Ying Zi (金樱子), from Rosa laevigata. These hand-seeded fruit slices are naturally shade-dried and cut for convenient use. In TCM theory, Jin Ying Zi is astringent and neutral in nature, associated with the kidney, bladder, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, wines, and decoctions, it is valued in classical formulas. Store sealed and away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-seeded Cherokee Rose Fruit slices with seeds removed for easier brewing and cooking
• Botanical source Rosa laevigata, known in TCM as Jin Ying Zi (金樱子)
• Naturally air-dried and sliced to preserve the fruit's traditional character
• Traditionally used in TCM for its astringent properties and kidney channel association
• Versatile for herbal tea, medicinal wine, and soup preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden to reddish-brown slices with a firm, dry texture and a faint fruity aroma. When brewed or simmered, the taste is typically mildly sweet with a lingering, gently sweet aftertaste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Soak in liquor to make traditional herbal wine
• Simmer in soups or decoctions with other herbs
• Add to congee or seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Jin Ying Zi is traditionally used to consolidate and secure, and is associated with supporting kidney function in classical practice. It is commonly decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Qian Shi and Lian Zi in traditional formulas. Folk use includes steeping the fruit in wine or simmering it in soups during autumn and winter. Preparation typically involves simmering the slices in water or adding them to slow-cooked dishes.

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