Cuscuta Seed Tu Si Zi 500g Washed Whole Dodder Seeds for Culinary Herbal Use

Cuscuta Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis, consists of dried whole seeds of the dodder plant. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, and spleen channels and is valued in classical herbal formulas. These washed seeds are suited to culinary preparation such as decoction or congee. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cuscuta chinensis seeds supplied in their natural form
• Known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子) with established traditional value
• Water-washed and pasteurized for clean handling
• Traditionally associated with kidney and liver channels in TCM theory
• 500g jar pack suited to culinary and decoction use

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round, and grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, smooth surface. They have a mild, faintly grassy aroma and a bland, slightly earthy taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions
• Cooked into congee or porridge
• Added to soup preparations
• Used in traditional culinary herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Si Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Goji berry and Eucommia bark. It is a common ingredient in classical tonifying formulas and is also cooked into congee or wine-style preparations in folk custom. Traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and liver blood in TCM theory.

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