Wu Wei Zi Schisandra Berries Whole Dried Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction 10g Bag

Schisandra Berry, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), is the dried ripe fruit of Schisandra chinensis. These small deep-red berries are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with the lung, kidney and heart channels, with a characteristic five-flavor profile of sour, sweet, salty, bitter and pungent. Commonly simmered as tea or decoction, this bagged raw herb is a simple addition to a traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Schisandra chinensis fruit, a staple of Chinese herbal tradition
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), prized for its unusual five-flavor character
• Whole dried berries suitable for tea, decoction and culinary infusions
• Sealed bag packaging with 12-month shelf life for convenient storage
• Sold as a food-grade raw agricultural product for flexible home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to dark reddish-brown, wrinkled whole berries with a firm, slightly oily texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and fruity, and brewed tea typically shows a layered taste that is sour and sweet first, with subtle salty, bitter and pungent notes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a standalone herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Steep with goji berry or chrysanthemum in blended infusions
• Use in traditional tonic soups or congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally associated with astringing and tonifying actions and is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas and daily herbal teas. It is traditionally paired with goji berry, ginseng or ophiopogon root in decoctions, and in northern China the berries are also used in seasonal fruit infusions and homemade schisandra syrup or wine.

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