Roasted Wild Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 500g Dried Herb for Traditional Tea and Soup

Roasted Wild Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, is a dried seed decoction piece. In TCM theory it is sweet and sour with a neutral nature, entering the Heart and Liver channels. Traditionally used to nourish the Heart and calm the spirit, it is commonly prepared as a tea or added to soups and congee for daily herbal wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa
• Roasted form traditionally used in TCM for calming and nourishing the spirit
• Hand-selected seeds from Hebei, China, with no organic certification claimed
• 500g bagged supply suitable for teas, decoctions, soups, and congee
• Store in a cool, dry place; 12-month shelf life from production

Quality & Sensory

The roasted seeds are typically reddish-brown to dark brown with a firm, slightly oily texture and a mild, nutty, faintly sweet aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquid is typically light amber with a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly tart taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb tea or decoction
• Added to traditional herbal soups
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Combined with other TCM herbs in formulas
• Used as a culinary herbal ingredient in seasonal dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally used to nourish the Heart and calm the spirit, often in formulas for restlessness and sleeplessness. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Fu Shen, Bai Zi Ren, and Long Yan Rou. Traditional preparations include teas, soups, and congee, and it is also used in seasonal nourishing dishes.

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