Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Pitted Thick Flesh Herbal Ingredient for Decoction and Tea

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is prepared from the ripe pulp of the fruit, carefully pitted and dried. Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice, it is associated with tonifying the liver and kidney. In TCM theory it is sour and slightly warm, entering the liver and kidney channels. Suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Pitted dried Cornus officinalis fruit pulp with thick flesh and no pits
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸, a classic liver and kidney tonic herb
• Sour and slightly warm in nature, entering the liver and kidney channels
• Carefully dried for a 12-month shelf life when stored sealed in a cool dry place
• Versatile raw ingredient for decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark red with wrinkled, glossy skin and soft, slightly sticky pulp. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and when decocted or steeped it typically yields a tart, slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Steep as a tart herbal tea
• Add to tonic soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in congee or culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used to tonify the liver and kidney, secure essence, and support astringent functions. It is a key herb in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is commonly paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang, Shan Yao, and Ze Xie. Traditionally prepared by simmering in decoctions or adding to tonic soups, it is also used in autumn and winter nourishing recipes.

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