Zi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens) — Dried Perilla Seed, Food-Herb for Tea & Cooking, 500g

Zi Su Zi (Perilla frutescens) are the dried ripe seeds of a classic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Sū Zǐ (紫苏籽), also called Perilla Seed or Su Zi. For centuries, Zi Su Zi has been prized as a gentle, qi-descending herb used to soothe the chest, ease breathing, and support smooth digestion. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a mild yet effective herb for dispersing stagnation and harmonizing the Lung and Stomach.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb seed (药食同源)
• Dried Perilla frutescens seeds
• 500g value pack, new-crop quality
• Suitable for teas, soups, and congee
• Clean, single-ingredient dried seed

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its small, round shape, dark brown to greyish-brown color, and faint nutty, mint-like aroma. When lightly toasted or simmered, the seeds release a warm, subtly pungent fragrance with a mild, slightly sweet and nutty taste, adding gentle character to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal cooking and baking
• Daily food-herb pantry staple

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Su Zi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support comfortable breathing and smooth digestion. It is a common ingredient in seasonal soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like apricot kernel, tangerine peel, and honey. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a warm, mildly nutty infusion.

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