Xian Ling Pi Epimedium Root with Schisandra Berries 500g Wild Harvested Dried Herb for Tea Wine and Decoction

Xian Ling Pi (仙灵脾), the dried root of Epimedium brevicornum, is paired here with Wu Wei Zi (五味子), Schisandra chinensis berries, in a 500g combination pack. In TCM theory, epimedium root is warm and pungent-sweet and is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels, while schisandra berries are valued for their five-flavor profile. This dried raw herb set is traditionally prepared as tea, wine infusion, or decoction.

Key Selling Points

• Combination pack of 250g Xian Ling Pi epimedium root and 250g Wu Wei Zi schisandra berries
• Epimedium root is a classic TCM kidney-tonifying herb traditionally used in yang-supporting formulas
• Schisandra berries are a traditional five-flavor fruit valued in daily herbal teas and tonics
• Dried whole botanicals suitable for steeping, simmering, or wine infusion
• Sourced from China and sold as dried edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

The epimedium root pieces typically appear yellowish-brown with a fibrous, slightly brittle texture and a mild earthy aroma. Schisandra berries typically look deep red to dark purple, wrinkled, and leathery, with a distinctive sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and pungent taste when steeped.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Infuse in grain liquor or wine following traditional practice
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups in season

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Xian Ling Pi is traditionally used to support kidney yang and strengthen the sin and bones, often paired with other yang-supporting herbs in decoctions or medicinal wine. Wu Wei Zi is traditionally valued for its astringent and consolidating nature and is commonly steeped alone or combined with tonic roots. The two are a familiar pairing in folk herbal wine and daily warming teas, especially in autumn and winter.

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