Dried Wu Mei Dark Plum Whole Fruit 1000g Bag for Sour Plum Drink and Herbal Decoction

Dried Dark Plum Fruit, known in TCM as Wu Mei (乌梅), from Prunus mume, the whole smoked-dried fruit of the Japanese apricot tree. In TCM theory it is sour and neutral in nature and traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and large intestine channels. This batch is unsmoked with no sulfur fumigation and no additives, offering a naturally tart, fruity character. Traditionally used in sour plum decoction and other classic herbal preparations; store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Wu Mei fruit from Prunus mume, a classic TCM botanical
• No smoke curing, no sulfur fumigation, and no additives
• Naturally sour and slightly sweet flavor suited to traditional drinks
• Traditional key ingredient for homemade sour plum decoction
• Generous 1000g resealable-style bag with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep brownish-black wrinkled whole fruits with a firm, leathery texture and a tangy, fruity aroma. When simmered, they typically yield a deep amber, pleasantly sour and mildly sweet infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional sour plum drink for warm-weather refreshment
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared in the traditional manner
• Use in culinary recipes such as stewed dishes or plum-infused syrups
• Steep a small amount with rock sugar and dried herbs for a homemade tisane

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Mei is traditionally valued for its sour, astringent character and is a signature ingredient in Suan Mei Tang, the classic sour plum drink enjoyed in summer. It is also traditionally simmered in decoctions, paired with ingredients like licorice, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel, and used in folk recipes for seasonal fruit teas and culinary glazes.

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