Dried Milk Thistle Seed Bulk 500g Shu Fei Ji Seed for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Milk Thistle Seed, known in TCM as Shu Fei Ji (水飞蓟), from Silybum marianum. This raw botanical seed is sold in a 500g bulk pack for traditional herbal preparation. In TCM theory it is associated with clearing heat, soothing the liver, and supporting gallbladder function. Traditionally used in decoctions and teas, it offers a mildly bitter, nutty character suited to daily herbal wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Shu Fei Ji (水飞蓟), the seed of Silybum marianum
• Raw dried botanical seed in a 500g bulk pack
• Traditionally associated with liver and gallbladder support in TCM
• Suitable for decoction, tea, and herbal soup preparation
• Naturally bitter and nutty seed with a firm, dry texture

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and dark brown to mottled grey with a hard, dry texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a bitter, nutty taste that softens when simmered in water. The decoction is typically light amber to brown with a slightly astringent finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Blended into herbal teas with other botanicals
• Added to traditional herbal soups
• Used in congee or grain-based preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk herbal practice, Shu Fei Ji seeds are traditionally simmered in water to make a bitter decoction, often paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum or goji berry. They are also added to soups and congee for seasonal liver-supporting routines. Traditional preparations typically involve gentle boiling to extract their characteristic bitter compounds.

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