Premium Cornus Fruit Shan Zhu Yu 山茱萸 Dried Asiatic Dogwood Berries for Herbal Tea and Decoction 260g Jar

Premium Cornus Fruit, known in TCM as Shan Zhu Yu (山茱萸), from Cornus officinalis, is a dried Asiatic dogwood berry prepared as decoction-grade herbal material. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels and has a sour, slightly warm nature. Traditionally valued in classical formulas and daily herbal teas, it can be steeped, simmered, or combined with other botanicals. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Cornus officinalis berries, a classic TCM botanical known as Shan Zhu Yu
• Sour and slightly warm in TCM nature, traditionally associated with liver and kidney channels
• Carefully dried whole berries with a deep red to purplish-black appearance
• Convenient jarred format, easy to measure for tea, decoction, or culinary use
• Bundle includes 260g of Cornus fruit plus 260g of red goji berries for paired brewing

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to purplish-black, wrinkled dried berries with a glossy surface and soft, leathery texture. The aroma is mildly fruity and slightly sour, and steeped fruit typically yields a tangy, lightly astringent infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small handful in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups for traditional flavor
• Pair with red goji berries for a classic fruit-and-berry infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Shan Zhu Yu is a staple of classical formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, where it is traditionally paired with Rehmannia and other roots. Folk herbalists have long simmered it in decoctions, steeped it with goji berries, or added it to congee, especially in autumn and winter tonics. It is traditionally associated with nourishing the liver and kidney and supporting vitality.

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