Ju He (Citrus reticulata Seed) — Dried Tangerine Seed for Herbal Decoction & Tea

Ju He (Citrus reticulata) is the dried mature seed of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jú Hé (橘核). For centuries it has been prized as a qi-regulating, stagnation-dispersing herb traditionally used to ease discomfort in the lower abdomen and support smooth flow of Liver qi. Its nature is bitter and neutral, making it a gentle yet focused herb for warming the lower burner and soothing the Liver channel.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried tangerine seed, sulfur-free
• Citrus reticulata botanical identity
• Suitable for decoction and tea blends
• Custom grinding service available

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale cream to light tan color, smooth oval shape, and faint citrus aroma. When decocted, the seeds release a mild, slightly bitter and subtly aromatic infusion with a gentle warming quality, blending well with other herbs without overpowering the formula.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction blends
• Daily herbal tea
• Traditional soup and tonic formulas
• Custom grinding into powder
• Herbal pairing with other food herbs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ju He is decocted into soups and tonics to regulate qi and ease stagnation in the lower abdomen. It is a common ingredient in traditional formulas paired with herbs like fennel seed, lychee seed, and hawthorn. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion that supports comfortable digestion and smooth qi flow.

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