Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 300g Bag Thick Pitted Slices for Tea Soup and Wine Infusion

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is the dried pulp of the Asiatic dogwood fruit. These thick, seedless red pieces are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is sour and slightly warm and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Commonly steeped as tea, simmered in soup, or infused in wine as a daily wellness ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Shan Zhu Yu fruit pulp with thick flesh and no pits
• Botanical source Cornus officinalis, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Sun-dried and carefully selected for good color and texture
• Versatile for daily tea, soup, and wine infusion use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to purplish-red with wrinkled, glossy skin and soft, fleshy texture. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and when steeped or simmered it typically yields a light reddish infusion with a pleasantly tart, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in boiling water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-simmered broths
• Infuse in liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Combine with other herbs in decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is a classic herb traditionally used in tonifying formulas and often paired with herbs such as Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao. Traditionally simmered in decoctions, added to congee or soup, or steeped alone as a simple daily tea. A familiar ingredient in autumn and winter wellness routines.

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