Dried Schisandra Berries Wu Wei Zi Whole Fruit Herbal Tea Ingredient 1000g Bag

Dried Schisandra Berries, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), from Schisandra chinensis. These whole dried fruits are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their five-flavor profile of sour, sweet, and pungent notes. In TCM theory they are associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to herbal formulas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Schisandra chinensis berries supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子) and traditionally called northern schisandra or Liao five-flavor fruit
• Sourced from Liaoning, a recognized growing region for Schisandra chinensis
• Traditionally associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal teas, soups, and tincture-style preparations

Quality & Sensory

The dried berries are typically small, wrinkled, and deep red to dark reddish-brown with a slightly glossy surface. They have a characteristic fragrant, mildly sweet-sour aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquid typically takes on a reddish hue with a distinctive tart, slightly sweet and warming taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Steep a small handful in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Add to tonic soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in homemade herbal syrups or infused preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally regarded as an astringent herb associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. It has long been included in classical decoctions and tonic formulas, often paired with herbs such as mai men dong or shan zhu yu. Traditionally used in autumn and winter wellness routines, the berries are also simmered with honey or steeped alone as a simple daily tea.

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