Lan Xiang Zi (Ocimum basilicum) — Sweet Basil Seeds for Tea & Desserts, 250g Jar

Lan Xiang Zi (Ocimum basilicum), also known as South Indian Basil Seeds, Ming Lie Zi, or Pearl Fruit Seeds, are the tiny dried seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lán Xiāng Zǐ (兰香子). Long prized in folk herbal practice as a gentle, moistening, and refreshing ingredient, Lan Xiang Zi is used in teas, sweet soups, and cooling drinks. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and slightly cooling, making it a mild yet soothing herb for moistening dryness and supporting digestive comfort.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb also called South Indian Basil Seeds
• Ocimum basilicum botanical identity
• 250g jar, new-crop quality
• Suitable for tea, sweet soup, and dessert drinks
• Gel-forming seeds with a light, refreshing taste

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and packed to preserve the seeds' small, glossy black color and smooth, uniform texture. When soaked in water, the seeds swell into a translucent, jelly-like halo with a soft, slightly crunchy center. They carry a mild, neutral aroma and a clean, subtly sweet taste that blends easily into teas, juices, and sweet soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and cooling drinks
• Sweet soup and dessert bowls
• Milk tea and fruit juice blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Daily refreshing beverage

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lan Xiang Zi is soaked in water and added to teas, sweet soups, and cooling drinks to support daily moisture and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in summer beverages, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and lemon for a light, refreshing infusion.

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