North Schisandra Berry Wu Wei Zi 500g Dried Whole Fruit for Tea Wine and Decoction

North Schisandra Berry, known in TCM as Wu Wei Zi (五味子), is the dried whole fruit of Schisandra chinensis. These small deep-red berries are traditionally valued for their five-flavor profile of sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and pungent notes. In TCM theory they are associated with the lung, heart, and kidney channels. Commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and traditional wine infusions.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic northern schisandra berries sourced from Jilin province
• Dried whole fruit of Schisandra chinensis known as Wu Wei Zi
• Traditionally prized for its distinctive five-flavor taste profile
• Oil-rich berries suitable for herbal wine, tea, and decoction use
• Convenient 500g resealable bag for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to dark reddish-brown wrinkled berries with a slightly oily, plump appearance. The aroma is mildly sweet and woody, and the taste is characteristically sour with layered bitter, salty, and pungent notes when steeped or simmered.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Infuse in liquor for traditional schisandra wine
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for a tart herbal note

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wu Wei Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal wines, often paired with herbs such as goji berry and codonopsis in tonic formulas. It is a classic ingredient in autumn and winter wellness preparations, and folk tradition also uses the berries steeped alone or with honey as a daily herbal drink.

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