Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 250g Dried Ziziphus Seeds for Tea and Soup

Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These whole seeds are sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are sweet and neutral in nature and associated with the Heart and Liver channels. Commonly simmered for tea, decoctions, or soup, they are a food-grade botanical and not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, a classic TCM botanical
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁)
• Sun-dried whole seeds supplied loose in a 250g pack
• Traditionally associated with the Heart and Liver channels in TCM theory
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, congee, and soup cooking

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and reddish-brown with a smooth, hard coat. They carry a mild, nutty aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a light, subtly sweet and slightly nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep or simmer the seeds for a mild herbal tea
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Cook into congee or grain porridge
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally used to nourish Heart yin and support restful sleep, and it appears in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang. The seeds are commonly crushed or simmered before use, added to evening teas, decoctions, or congee, and are also a familiar ingredient in autumn and winter nourishing soups.

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