Ligustrum Fruit Nuzhenzi 500g Dried Chinese Privet Berries for Tea and Wine Infusion

Dried Ligustrum Fruit, known in TCM as Nuzhenzi (女贞子), also called Dongqingzi (冬青子), from Ligustrum lucidum. These whole dried berries are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney in TCM theory. The berries are typically bitter with a mildly sweet taste and are commonly prepared as herbal tea or infused in wine. Store refrigerated to maintain freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Nuzhenzi berries from Ligustrum lucidum, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Nuzhenzi or Dongqingzi, traditionally associated with liver and kidney support
• New-crop berries suitable for brewing herbal tea or infusing in wine
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with a 36-month shelf life
• Refrigerated storage recommended to preserve aroma and quality

Quality & Sensory

Typically oval, dark purple-brown to blackish berries with a slightly wrinkled surface and firm texture. The aroma is mild and herbal, and the brewed or infused taste is typically bitter with a subtle sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea
• Infuse in wine following traditional preparation
• Add to herbal decoctions
• Use in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Nuzhenzi is traditionally associated with nourishing liver and kidney yin and is often included in classical formulas such as Erzhi Wan, traditionally paired with Eclipta. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or infused in wine, especially during autumn and winter seasons of traditional herbal practice.

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