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Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Herbal Tea & Soup

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Description

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum), also known as Chinese Chive Seeds, are the dried mature seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiǔ Cài Zǐ (韭菜籽). For centuries, Jiu Cai Zi has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb used in teas, soups, and daily tonics. Its nature is warm and pungent-sweet, making it a gentle yet invigorating herb for warming the Kidneys, supporting yang qi, and strengthening the lower body.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Herbal Tea & Soup overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional warming yang-supporting food herb
Dried Chinese Chive Seeds (Allium tuberosum)
Food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
New-crop, clean quality

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Herbal Tea & Soup key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its dark brown to black color, small round shape, and mild pungent aroma. When brewed or simmered, the seeds release a warm, slightly sweet and earthy flavor with a gentle pungency, adding depth to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Herbal Tea & Soup quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Herb Seeds
Common Name	Jiu Cai Zi
Botanical Name	Allium tuberosum
Form	Dried Whole Seeds
Net Weight	500g
Origin	Anhui, China

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Herbal Tea & Soup specifications

Usage Scenarios

Herbal tea blends with goji berry
Chinese-style soup and broth
Congee and grain porridge
Daily warming tonic
Commercial food-herb ingredient

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Herbal Tea & Soup in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jiu Cai Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support daily yang nourishment, especially during colder seasons. It is commonly paired with goji berry (枸杞) in teas and soup packs, where the two ingredients are simmered together for a gentle, warming infusion. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a light, mildly pungent cup.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Herbal Tea & Soup preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Jiu Cai Zi?

A: Jiu Cai Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seeds of Allium tuberosum, also known as Chinese Chive Seeds. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.

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 the Kidneys, supporting yang qi, and strengthening the lower body. It is often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Jiu Cai Zi?

A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.