Luffa Seed Si Gua Zi Dried Whole Seeds Natural Sun Dried Bulk 1kg Bag

Luffa Seed, known in TCM as Si Gua Zi (丝瓜子), is the dried mature seed of Luffa cylindrica, a member of the gourd family. In TCM theory it is considered to have a sweet and neutral character and is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body's natural fluid balance. These whole seeds are naturally sun dried and sold as a raw edible botanical for decoction or external herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Luffa cylindrica in their natural form
• Known in TCM as Si Gua Zi (丝瓜子) with established traditional use
• Naturally sun dried without further processing
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product in a 1kg bag
• Suitable for decoction, herbal blends, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically flat, oval, and dark brown to black with a hard outer coat. They have a mild, neutral aroma typical of dried gourd seeds and a slightly nutty taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended with other botanicals in folk formulas
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations
• Incorporated into external herbal washes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Si Gua Zi has traditionally been used in decoctions and folk formulas, often paired with other cooling botanicals. It has been traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting comfort in the throat and chest. Traditional preparation typically involves simmering the whole seeds in water, and the seeds have also been used in external washes in folk herbalism.

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