Dried Dodder Seed Tu Si Zi 500g Premium Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis. These small dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with tonifying the kidney and securing essence. In TCM theory they are considered warm in nature with a pungent-sweet flavor. Commonly simmered in decoctions, ground into powder, or brewed as herbal tea. Store refrigerated and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade dried Cuscuta chinensis seeds selected for uniform size and cleanliness
• Authentic Tu Si Zi (菟丝子) sourced from Inner Mongolia and sun-dried for preservation
• Traditional TCM herb long valued in classical formulas for kidney and essence support
• Versatile raw ingredient suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, powders, and congee
• 500g value pack sold as edible agricultural produce with refrigerated storage recommended

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, round seeds in a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown tone with a hard, smooth texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a mild, slightly sweet and astringent taste with a light herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea infusion
• Grind into powder for adding to congee or warm drinks
• Incorporate into seasonal soup recipes in autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Si Zi is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang and secure essence, and it appears in classical formulas such as Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan. It is often paired with herbs like Goji berry, Eucommia bark, and Chinese yam in decoctions or wine preparations. Traditionally associated with supporting the lower back, knees, and reproductive wellness, it is also simmered into congee or taken as a simple seed tea during colder seasons.

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