Fenugreek Seeds Hu Lu Ba 葫芦巴 Dried Whole Seeds Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use Bulk Supply

Fenugreek Seeds, known in TCM as Hu Lu Ba (葫芦巴), from Trigonella foenum-graecum, are the dried mature seeds of the fenugreek plant. In TCM theory they are warm in nature, bitter in flavor, and traditionally associated with the kidney channel. These whole seeds are supplied in their natural form for decoction, powdering, or culinary use, and are not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried fenugreek seeds in their natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Trigonella foenum-graecum with Chinese name Hu Lu Ba 葫芦巴
• Traditionally used in TCM for warming the kidney and dispersing cold
• Versatile for decoctions, grinding into powder, or culinary seasoning
• Sold by weight as a raw edible botanical suitable for bulk purchase

Quality & Sensory

Typically hard, small, and angular seeds with a yellowish-brown to brownish color and a characteristic maple-like aroma. When decocted or toasted, they develop a warm, slightly bitter and nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for herbal formulas
• Use as a spice in culinary cooking and pickling
• Brew as a simple herbal tea with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, fenugreek seeds are traditionally used to warm the kidney and dispel cold, and are commonly included in formulas addressing cold-related discomfort in the lower abdomen. They are often decocted alone or combined with other warming herbs, and are also a familiar spice in various culinary traditions.

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