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Yin Yang Zi Dried Entada Seeds Whole 阴阳子 Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g Bag

Price range: $4.74 through $6.30

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Description

Yin Yang Zi (阴阳子), also known as Guo Jiang Long Zi (过江龙子) or Mu Yao Zi (木腰子), are dried seeds of Entada phaseoloides, a large woody vine in the legume family. In TCM tradition these hard, flattened seeds are valued as a warming botanical ingredient. Traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and dispelling dampness, they are typically used whole in decoctions, herbal wines, or ground for external applications. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Yin Yang Zi Dried Entada Seeds Whole 阴阳子 Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g Bag overview

Key Selling Points

Dried whole seeds of Entada phaseoloides known in TCM as Yin Yang Zi 阴阳子
Also traded under the names Guo Jiang Long Zi 过江龙子 and Mu Yao Zi 木腰子
Traditionally associated with warming kidney yang and dispelling wind-damp in TCM practice
Carefully dried whole seeds with a hard dense texture suitable for decoction or herbal wine
Supplied as a 500g bag of raw edible-grade botanical material

Yin Yang Zi Dried Entada Seeds Whole 阴阳子 Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g Bag key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to reddish-brown flattened seeds with a very hard, smooth, woody surface and a faintly starchy aroma. When decocted or soaked, they impart a mild, slightly astringent taste. Whole seeds are dense and heavy for their size.

Yin Yang Zi Dried Entada Seeds Whole 阴阳子 Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g Bag quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Raw dried botanical seeds
Chinese Name	阴阳子
Pinyin	Yin Yang Zi
Botanical Name	Entada phaseoloides
Plant Part	Seed
Net Weight	500g per bag

Yin Yang Zi Dried Entada Seeds Whole 阴阳子 Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g Bag specifications

Usage Scenarios

Simmered whole in traditional herbal decoctions
Soaked or infused in herbal wine preparations
Ground and used in external herbal applications
Added to seasonal tonic soup packs under practitioner guidance

Yin Yang Zi Dried Entada Seeds Whole 阴阳子 Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g Bag in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Yin Yang Zi is regarded as a warming seed associated with the kidney channel. Folk practice traditionally uses the whole seed in slow decoctions or alcohol infusions, often paired with other yang-tonifying or wind-damp-dispelling herbs such as du zhong or ba ji tian. It has also been used externally in folk settings, with seeds ground or soaked for topical applications. Use is traditionally guided by an experienced practitioner.

Yin Yang Zi Dried Entada Seeds Whole 阴阳子 Traditional Herbal Ingredient 500g Bag preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Yin Yang Zi?

A: Yin Yang Zi (阴阳子) is the dried seed of Entada phaseoloides, a large woody vine. It is also known as Guo Jiang Long Zi or Mu Yao Zi in Chinese herb markets.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM tradition it is associated with warming kidney yang and dispelling wind-damp. It is traditionally prepared as a decoction, herbal wine infusion, or ground for external use.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: The hard whole seeds are typically simmered for an extended period in decoctions or soaked in alcohol. For external use they may be crushed or ground. Consult a practitioner for guidance on preparation.