Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Bulk Herb for Tea Wine Infusion and Decoction
Price range: $6.42 through $19.40
Description
Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is the dried ripe pulp of the Asiatic dogwood fruit. In TCM theory it is considered sour and slightly warm, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These sun-dried pulp pieces are sold loose by weight and are commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and traditional wine infusions. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic dried Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸) pulp, a classic TCM botanical
- Botanical source Cornus officinalis, dried ripe fruit pulp
- Sun-dried and loose packed, sold by weight in a 500g bag
- Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and wine infusions
- Sour and slightly warm in TCM nature, linked to liver and kidney channels
Quality & Sensory
Typically deep reddish-purple to dark red irregular pulp pieces with a wrinkled, slightly glossy surface. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and steeped or decocted pieces yield a tart, lightly sweet and astringent taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese herbal botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 山茱萸 山萸肉 |
| Pinyin | Shan Zhu Yu |
| Botanical Name | Cornus officinalis |
| Plant Part | Dried ripe fruit pulp |
| Net Weight | 500g per bag |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
- Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
- Infuse in grain liquor for traditional herbal wine
- Add to soups or congee in seasonal home cooking
Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, Shan Zhu Yu is a familiar ingredient in liver and kidney tonifying formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao in classic decoctions. It is also traditionally steeped alone as a tart daily tea or infused in liquor, and is a common autumn and winter pantry herb for home herbal cooking.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), the ripe fruit pulp of Cornus officinalis, sold loose in a 500g bag as a food-grade Chinese herbal botanical.
Q: What is it traditionally valued for?
A: In TCM theory it is sour and slightly warm and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. It has long been used in classic tonifying decoctions and daily herbal teas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is commonly steeped in hot water as tea, simmered in decoctions or soups, or infused in grain liquor. Traditional amounts vary, so follow guidance from a qualified herbal practitioner.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Net Weight New Arrival Cornelian Cherry Meat 75g 1 can, Net Weight Large plump kernels of Chinese dogwood fruit 225g 1 can, Net Weight Thick and Fleshy Meat 225g 2 cans of Chinese dogwood meat, Net Weight For Tea and Brewing Cornus officinalis 225g 3 cans, Net weight Quick delivery upon order 225g 4 cans of Chinese dogwood fruit, Net Weight Cornus officinalis 250g 1 bag, Net Weight Cyclocerus Bark 500g 1 bag |
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