Hemp Seed Huo Ma Ren 火麻仁 Dried Cannabis sativa Seed Bulk 500g Traditional Chinese Herb

Hemp Seed, known in TCM as Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁), is the dried ripe seed of Cannabis sativa L. This listing offers whole seeds with shell, sun-dried and sold as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, hemp seed is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. It is commonly used in herbal decoctions, congee, and culinary preparations, and is also valued as bird feed. This product is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole hemp seed with shell, sun-dried and sold as an edible agricultural product
• Botanical source is Cannabis sativa, a classic seed herb in the Chinese materia medica
• Known in TCM as Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁), sweet and neutral, traditionally linked to the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels
• Versatile for herbal decoctions, congee, culinary use, and bird feed
• Sourced from China with a 12-month shelf life under normal room-temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and grayish-green to brownish with a firm shell. They carry a mild, nutty, grain-like aroma. When cooked or simmered, the seed kernel typically tastes soft and mildly nutty with a light, oily sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal congee or porridge
• Add to decoction formulas prepared in the home kitchen
• Use in culinary recipes such as baked goods or seed mixes
• Offer as bird feed for pet and wild birds

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huo Ma Ren is traditionally used in seed-based decoctions and is a well-known ingredient in classical formulas such as Ma Zi Ren Wan, traditionally associated with moistening the intestines. It is also commonly cooked into congee or ground into pastes in folk food therapy, especially during dry seasons. Traditional pairings include apricot kernel and other moistening seeds.

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