Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 500g Dried Ziziphus Seeds for Herbal Tea Soup and Decoction

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried mature seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These whole seeds are harvested, dried, and sorted for herbal use. In TCM theory, Suan Zao Ren is sweet and slightly sour with a neutral nature and enters the Heart, Liver, and Gallbladder channels. Traditionally valued in calming formulas and evening teas, it is commonly simmered, steeped, or ground for daily herbal routines.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, the classic TCM herb Suan Zao Ren
• 500g value pack suitable for tea, soup, decoction, or grinding at home
• Traditionally associated with nourishing Heart and Liver in TCM practice
• Carefully dried and sorted seeds with a natural reddish-brown appearance
• Versatile raw botanical for evening herbal teas and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically flat, oval, and reddish-brown with a smooth, glossy surface and a hard texture. They carry a mild, nutty aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically has a light, slightly sweet and sour taste with a gentle herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional evening herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild herbal tea, alone or with other calming herbs
• Add to congee or soup for a traditional seasonal dish
• Grind into powder for use in herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally associated with nourishing Heart yin and supporting restful sleep, and it appears in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang. It is commonly decocted whole or crushed, paired with herbs like Fu Ling and Zhi Mu, or simmered in congee. Folk tradition also uses it in evening teas, often lightly roasted before brewing.

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