Wang Bu Liu Xing Cowherb Seeds 500g Dried Vaccaria Segetalis for Tea and Wine Infusion

Cowherb Seed, known in TCM as Wang Bu Liu Xing (王不留行), is the dried seed of Vaccaria segetalis. These small dark grayish-black seeds are naturally sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are associated with the Liver and Stomach channels and have a mild bitter taste. Commonly prepared as an infusion or wine soak, they are a classic raw botanical for traditional herbal routines.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wang Bu Liu Xing dried cowherb seeds from Sichuan
• Botanical source Vaccaria segetalis with naturally sun-dried processing
• Traditional TCM herb associated with Liver and Stomach channels
• Suitable for water infusions and traditional wine soaking
• Convenient 500g bulk pack for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, hard, and spherical with a dark grayish-black surface and a faint starchy aroma. When infused or decocted, they typically yield a light, mildly bitter and slightly astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a traditional herbal infusion
• Soak in grain liquor for traditional herbal wine
• Add to herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Use in seasonal folk herbal routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Wang Bu Liu Xing is traditionally associated with promoting the smooth flow of qi and blood and with unblocking channels and orifices. Folk herbalists have long used the seeds in decoctions and wine soaks, often paired with herbs such as Dang Gui or Tong Cao in classic formulas. It is a common ingredient in traditional postpartum and lactation-support recipes, prepared strictly under the guidance of qualified practitioners.

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