Dried Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 500g Whole Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), also called Zao Pi or Shan Yu Rou, from Cornus officinalis. These dried fruit pulp pieces are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels. In TCM theory, Shan Zhu Yu is considered sour and slightly warm. Commonly used in decoctions, soups, and culinary preparations. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cornus officinalis fruit pulp pieces in natural form
• Known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸, also called Zao Pi or Shan Yu Rou
• Sun-dried processing preserves the traditional botanical character
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channel entry in TCM theory
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep reddish-purple to dark brown wrinkled fruit pieces with a soft, slightly sticky texture. The aroma is mildly sour and fruity, and when decocted the taste is characteristically sour with a faint astringent note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups
• Used in culinary recipes and tonic congee
• Incorporated into seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is traditionally used in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and is often paired with herbs like Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao. Traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidneys and supporting astringent functions. Commonly simmered in decoctions or added to tonic soups, especially in autumn and winter seasonal preparations.

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