Pomegranate Seed Shi Liu Zi Whole Dried Seeds for Herbal Tea and Culinary Use 500g Bag

Pomegranate Seed, known in TCM as Shi Liu Zi (石榴籽), is the dried seed of Punica granatum, offered here in its whole natural form. In traditional Chinese practice, pomegranate seeds are valued as a mild botanical ingredient and are traditionally associated with supporting digestive comfort. They are typically regarded as neutral in nature with a slightly sweet and astringent flavor. This food-grade dried seed can be used in herbal teas, decoctions, or culinary preparations as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried pomegranate seeds in their natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Punica granatum with Chinese name Shi Liu Zi 石榴籽
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for digestive wellness
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary applications
• Sourced from Hebei province with 24-month shelf life when stored properly

Quality & Sensory

The seeds typically appear as small, firm, angular grains with a pale tan to light brown color. They have a mild, slightly earthy aroma and a subtly astringent, faintly sweet taste when brewed or decocted. Texture is dry and hard in raw form, softening with prolonged simmering.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal decoctions alongside other botanicals
• Steep as a light herbal tea infusion
• Add to congee or grain porridge for traditional culinary use
• Incorporate into seasonal wellness recipes and broths

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, pomegranate seeds have been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other mild digestive botanicals. They are traditionally associated with supporting normal digestive function and are sometimes included in autumn and winter wellness preparations. Folk practice also uses them in simmered drinks combined with dried fruit peels or warming spices.

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