Dried Sour Jujube Seeds Suan Zao Ren Bulk 1000g Food Grade Herbal Ingredient

Dried Sour Jujube Seeds, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), from Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These dried seeds are a classic food-and-medicine botanical supplied as loose bulk goods. In TCM theory they are sweet and neutral in nature and are traditionally associated with nourishing heart yin and calming the spirit. Suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁) seeds from Hebei, a recognized food-and-medicine botanical
• Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, dried mature seeds
• New-crop bulk goods supplied in a 1000g sealed bag
• Traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting restful sleep in TCM
• Versatile raw ingredient for decoctions, herbal teas, congee, and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, rounded seeds with a reddish-brown coat and pale yellowish kernel inside. The texture is firm and dry, with a mild, slightly oily aroma. When decocted, the taste is typically mild, nutty, and subtly sweet.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other calming botanicals
• Brewed as a mild herbal seed tea
• Cooked into congee or porridge with grains
• Ground and added to culinary herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is a well-known heart-nourishing herb traditionally used to calm the spirit and ease restlessness. It is a key ingredient in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang, often paired with Fu Ling, Zhi Mu, and Chuan Xiong. It is also commonly decocted or crushed and cooked into evening congee as a traditional seasonal food use.

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