Sha Yuan Zi Astragalus Seeds 500g Dried Flatstem Milkvetch Seed Traditional TCM Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), also called Tong Ji Li (潼蒺藜), is the dried ripe seed of Astragalus complanatus, a classic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These whole dried seeds are supplied as a food-grade raw botanical for decoction, soup, and culinary preparation, and should be stored cool and dry away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Astragalus complanatus, known in TCM as Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子)
• Also traditionally called Tong Ji Li (潼蒺藜), a recognized TCM seed herb
• Sweet flavor and warm nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels
• New-crop seeds suitable for decoction pieces, herbal soups, and culinary recipes
• Supplied as a 500g pack of raw edible botanical material

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, slightly flattened, and kidney-shaped, with a glossy brownish-green to gray-brown surface. They have a mild herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a light, subtly sweet and slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or vegetables
• Cook into congee or grain porridge for a traditional seasonal dish
• Use in culinary recipes as a traditional seed ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sha Yuan Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal soups, often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) and Tu Si Zi in classic kidney-tonifying formulas. It has also been cooked into congee or ground for use in traditional preparations. In folk custom it is valued as a seasonal tonic ingredient, particularly in autumn and winter nourishing dishes.

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