Dried Tangerine Seed Ju He 500g Whole Citrus Seeds Raw Herb for Decoction

Dried Tangerine Seed, known in TCM as Ju He (橘核), from Citrus reticulata. These whole dried seeds are a classic raw botanical used in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Ju He is considered bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Sold as a food-grade raw herb, it is commonly prepared in decoctions or ground for external herbal applications. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried tangerine seeds in their natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, a staple of Chinese herbal tradition
• Known in TCM as Ju He (橘核), traditionally associated with liver and kidney channels
• Sold by weight as a raw edible botanical with 24-month shelf life
• Suitable for decoction, powdering, or external herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to yellowish seeds with a hard smooth coat and slightly flattened oval shape. They have a mild faintly citrus-like aroma and a bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Ground into powder for external herbal pastes
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Stored as a pantry staple raw botanical

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ju He is traditionally used to regulate qi and dissipate nodules, and it is a common ingredient in formulas addressing hernial pain and testicular swelling. It is often stir-fried before decoction and frequently paired with herbs such as Li Zhi He (lychee seed) and Xiao Hui Xiang (fennel seed). Traditional texts also describe its use in external applications for localized discomfort.

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