Sour Jujube Seed Suan Zao Ren 500g Dried Ziziphus Seeds for Herbal Tea and Decoction
Price range: $14.79 through $45.39
Description
Sour Jujube Seed, known in TCM as Suan Zao Ren (酸枣仁), is the dried seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. These roasted seeds are a classic calming herb traditionally associated with nourishing heart yin and supporting restful sleep. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral in nature, entering the heart, liver, and gallbladder channels. Commonly simmered as tea, decoction, or congee for evening wellness routines.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic dried Suan Zao Ren seeds from Anhui, China
- Botanical source Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, roasted for traditional use
- Classic TCM calming herb traditionally linked to restful sleep support
- Sweet and neutral nature entering heart liver and gallbladder channels
- Versatile for herbal tea decoction or congee preparation
Quality & Sensory
Seeds are typically small, flat, and reddish-brown with a smooth glossy surface. Roasting lends a mild nutty aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically shows a light amber tone with a gentle, slightly sweet and nutty taste.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried roasted herbal seeds |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 酸枣仁 |
| Pinyin | Suan Zao Ren |
| Botanical Name | Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa |
| Plant Part | Seed |
| Processing | Dried and roasted |
Usage Scenarios
- Simmer as a soothing evening herbal tea
- Add to decoctions with other calming herbs
- Cook into rice congee for a traditional bedtime dish
- Combine with lily bulb or longan in herbal blends
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Suan Zao Ren is traditionally used to nourish the heart and liver and calm the spirit, often featured in classic formulas such as Suan Zao Ren Tang. It is commonly decocted whole or crushed, paired with herbs like Fu Ling, Zhi Mu, or Long Yan Rou, and simmered into evening teas or congee during seasons of restlessness.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 500g of dried and roasted Suan Zao Ren seeds, the seed of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa, sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral, entering the heart, liver, and gallbladder channels, and is traditionally associated with calming the spirit and supporting restful sleep.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: The seeds are typically crushed and simmered in water for tea or decoction, or cooked into congee, often combined with other calming herbs.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 100 grams of jujube kernels sleep well all night, 250g of jujube kernels sleep well all night, 500g of jujube kernels sleep well all night, 100 grams each of jujube kernels and cypress kernels, 100 grams each of jujube kernel and white poria, 100 grams each of jujube kernel and dried lily bulb |
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