Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g
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Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g

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Description

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum), also known as Chinese Chive Seed, is the dried mature seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiǔ Cài Zǐ (韭菜籽). For centuries it has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb used in decoctions, congee, and daily tonics. Its nature is warm and pungent-sweet, making it a gentle yet focused herb for warming the lower burner and supporting the Kidney and Liver channels.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g overview
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g overview
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional warming yang-supporting food herb
  • Dried Chinese Chive Seed (Allium tuberosum)
  • Food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
  • Suitable for decoction, congee, and powder
  • 500g value pack with grinding service available
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g key features
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g key features
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its dark brown-black color, small flat-kidney shape, and mild pungent aroma. When decocted, the seeds release a warm, slightly sweet and gently spicy flavor with a soft, earthy finish, blending well with other warming herbs in soups and tonics.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g quality and texture
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g quality and texture
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Herb Seed
Common Name Jiu Cai Zi
Botanical Name Allium tuberosum
Form Whole Dried Seeds
Net Weight 500g
Processing Dried
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g specifications
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g specifications
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Traditional herbal decoction
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Herbal tea blends
  • Soup and tonic cooking
  • Ground powder for daily use
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g in use
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g in use
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seed Food Herb, 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jiu Cai Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support daily yang nourishment. It is a common ingredient in Kidney-supporting formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and walnut. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a gentle, mildly pungent infusion.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Jiu Cai Zi?

A: Jiu Cai Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seed of Allium tuberosum, also known as Chinese Chive Seed. It is a traditional food herb used in decoctions, congee, and tonics.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Jiu Cai Zi?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Jiu Cai Zi is associated with warming yang, supporting the Kidney, and nourishing essence. It is often used in soups and tonics for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Jiu Cai Zi?

A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup or congee ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. They can also be ground into powder. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

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Packaging specifications

500g leek seeds, 500g fried chive seeds, Leek seed powder 500g

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