Che Qian Zi (Plantago asiatica Seed) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds, Clean Unsulfured New Crop

Che Qian Zi (Plantago asiatica) is the dried, mature seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chē Qián Zǐ (车前子), also called Asian Plantain Seed. For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, water-loving herb used to support fluid balance, soothe the urinary tract, and ease the intestines. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet effective herb for clearing damp-heat, promoting urination, and moistening dryness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb seed, clean and unsulfured
• Plantago asiatica, new-crop quality
• Used in TCM to clear damp-heat and support fluid balance
• Suitable for decoctions, teas, and congee
• Bulk 500g pack for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its small, dark brown to blackish seed form, smooth texture, and faint earthy aroma. When decocted, the seeds release a mild, slightly sweet and mucilaginous infusion that thickens gently in water, a sign of their natural plant mucilage.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoctions and teas
• Congee and grain porridge
• Soup and medicinal food packs
• Daily herbal wellness routines
• Traditional food-herb blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Che Qian Zi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support daily fluid balance and gentle internal cleansing. It is a common ingredient in summer decoctions, where it pairs with ingredients like lotus leaf, chrysanthemum, and job's tears. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, soothing infusion.

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