Dried Tangerine Seed Ju He 500g Premium Natural Citrus Seeds Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Dried Tangerine Seed, known in TCM as Ju He (橘核), from Citrus reticulata, the mature seed of the tangerine. These whole seeds are sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Ju He is considered bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it should be prepared and used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Premium grade dried tangerine seeds sourced as a new harvest
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, a classic citrus herb in the Chinese materia medica
• Sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal combinations
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged supply for herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish to light brown oval seeds with a smooth, hard surface and a faint citrus-like aroma. When decocted, the seeds yield a mild, slightly bitter taste typical of citrus seed herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other herbs in TCM formulas
• Used in folk herbal preparations under practitioner guidance
• Stored as a pantry staple for seasonal herbal use

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Ju He is traditionally associated with regulating qi and dispersing stagnation, and it has historically been included in formulas targeting the liver channel. Traditional practice often pairs it with herbs such as Li Zhi He (lychee seed) or Xiao Hui Xiang in decoctions. It is typically crushed or cracked before simmering to release its properties.

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