Dried Radish Seed Lai Fu Zi 500g Raphanus sativus Seeds for Decoction and Tea

Dried Radish Seed, known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子), from Raphanus sativus. These mature seeds are naturally sun-dried whole, a classic raw botanical in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Lai Fu Zi is pungent and sweet in flavor and associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is valued for supporting normal digestive function. Suitable for experienced herbal users preparing teas, soups, or decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Radish Seed, a classic TCM botanical known as Lai Fu Zi
• Botanical source Raphanus sativus, seeds naturally sun-dried
• Traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels in TCM
• 500g bulk pack suitable for decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 365-day shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, flat, rounded seeds in yellowish-brown to reddish-brown tones with a firm texture and a mild, slightly oily, radish-like aroma. When simmered, the seeds typically yield a light, nutty, faintly pungent infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild seed tea
• Add to soup packs with other culinary herbs
• Use in congee or seasonal food recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lai Fu Zi is traditionally used to support normal digestion and is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Bao He Wan. It is often dry-fried before decoction in traditional preparation and paired with hawthorn, malt, or other digestives. Traditionally simmered in decoctions or added to soups and congee, especially after rich meals or during seasonal dietary routines.

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