Dried Ligustrum Fruit Nuzhenzi 500g Whole Berries for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Ligustrum Fruit, known in TCM as Nü Zhen Zi (女贞子), from Ligustrum lucidum. These whole dried berries are sun-dried and sealed for freshness. In TCM theory, Nü Zhen Zi is sweet and bitter in flavor with a slightly cold nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, it is a staple botanical for daily wellness routines. Store sealed in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Ligustrum lucidum fruit prepared in the traditional sun-dried style
• Identified in TCM as Nü Zhen Zi 女贞子 a classic liver and kidney channel botanical
• Suitable for herbal tea steeping decoctions and traditional formulas
• Sealed packaging helps preserve aroma and quality during storage
• Sourced from Anhui a well-known region for Chinese herbal materials

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval dark purple-brown berries with a wrinkled surface and firm texture. The aroma is mildly herbal and slightly sweet, and brewed tea typically shows a light amber color with a gentle bittersweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea alone or with goji berries and chrysanthemum
• Simmer in traditional decoctions and herbal soups
• Add to congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice
• Use in seasonal wellness routines during autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Nü Zhen Zi is traditionally associated with nourishing yin of the liver and kidney. It is a component of classic formulas such as Er Zhi Wan, traditionally paired with Eclipta (Mo Han Lian). Commonly prepared as a tea, decoction ingredient, or added to congee, it is often used in seasonal tonics and daily herbal routines.

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