Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren Dried Herb Hebei Origin Bulk 100g Bag

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), also called Zao Ren or Shan Zao Ren, is the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These whole seeds are sourced from Hebei, a recognized daodi growing region, and supplied as a bagged edible agricultural product. 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 herbal formulas and evening decoctions, it is commonly simmered, ground, or steeped for daily wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁) dried seeds from Hebei, a recognized daodi production area
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, whole unprocessed seeds
• In TCM theory sweet and slightly sour, neutral, entering the Heart, Liver, and Gallbladder channels
• Traditionally used in herbal decoctions, congee, and bedtime teas
• Bagged edible agricultural product available in 100g 250g 500g and 1000g sizes

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat rounded seeds with a reddish-brown to purplish-red coat and a smooth glossy surface. The kernels are firm with a mild oily aroma, and decocted seeds yield a light nutty taste with a subtle sweet-sour note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to congee or porridge for a traditional evening dish
• Steep as a mild bedtime herbal tea
• Grind into powder for blending with other herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Suan Zao Ren is a classic Heart-nourishing seed traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting restful sleep. It is a key ingredient of the classical formula Suan Zao Ren Tang and is often paired with Fu Ling, Zhi Mu, or Chuan Xiong. Folk use includes simmering the seeds in water for an evening drink, cooking them with rice congee, or combining crushed seeds with longan and lily bulb in seasonal restorative soups.

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