Dried Schisandra Berries Wu Wei Zi 500g Whole Chinese Five Flavor Fruit for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis. These whole dried fruits are sourced from Jilin and supplied as a raw edible botanical in a 500g bag. In TCM theory, schisandra is considered warm in nature with a combined sour, sweet, and slightly acrid flavor, traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas, it should be prepared according to guidance from a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis fruit supplied as a raw herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), the celebrated five flavor fruit
• Sourced from Jilin with a 12 month shelf life when stored refrigerated
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its sour and sweet combined flavor profile
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

These dried berries typically show a deep reddish black color with a wrinkled, slightly glossy surface. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and mildly sweet, and the taste is traditionally described as sour with sweet and salty undertones, reflecting the five flavor character of the fruit.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a single herb tea or blend with other botanicals
• Add to congee or culinary recipes following traditional preparation
• Use in seasonal tonic soups in combination with other herbs

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Wu Wei Zi has long been included in decoctions and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs such as Mai Men Dong or Shan Zhu Yu in classical preparations. It is also traditionally simmered into daily teas or congee, particularly during autumn and winter. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried berries in water, and use is traditionally guided by TCM principles of pattern differentiation.

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