Raw Cassia Seed Powder Jue Ming Zi 500g Ground Herbal Powder for Tea and Culinary Use

Raw Cassia Seed Powder, known in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子), is ground from the dried seeds of Cassia obtusifolia. This unroasted powder retains the seed's traditional character, with a sweet, bitter and slightly cold nature in TCM theory that is traditionally associated with the liver and large intestine channels. It is commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions and culinary preparations. This product is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from whole raw Cassia obtusifolia seeds with no roasting or further processing
• Known in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子), a classic seed botanical with a sweet, bitter and slightly cold nature
• Fine powder form allows easy blending into teas, congee and herbal preparations
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for daily wellness teas and seasonal recipes
• Supplied as a 500g pack of food-grade agricultural product with an 18-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellowish-brown to tan with a fine, dry texture and a mild, grainy herbal aroma. When stirred into hot water it typically produces a light brown infusion with a slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water as a simple traditional herbal tea
• Blend into congee or porridge for a mild herbal addition
• Add to soups or decoctions in small amounts during cooking
• Incorporate into baked goods or grain-based recipes for culinary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jue Ming Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the eyes, and it has long been featured in daily herbal teas, often paired with chrysanthemum or goji berries. The raw seed is traditionally considered slightly cold in nature, and the powder form makes it convenient to blend into warm drinks, congee or decoctions. It is also a familiar ingredient in seasonal folk recipes and everyday wellness routines.

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