Cucumber Seed Huang Gua Zi 黄瓜子 Raw Herb 500g Northeast China Dried Seeds for Tea and Culinary Use

Cucumber Seed, known in TCM as Huang Gua Zi (黄瓜子), is the dried mature seed of Cucumis sativus. These raw whole seeds are sun-dried and sourced from Northeast China. Traditionally associated in TCM with supporting bone and joint health and replenishing the body, they are commonly ground into powder, simmered in soups, or steeped as a mild tea. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried raw cucumber seeds from Northeast China, sun-dried and unroasted
• Known in TCM as Huang Gua Zi (黄瓜子), the seed of Cucumis sativus
• Traditionally associated with bone and joint support and calcium replenishment
• Versatile whole seeds suitable for grinding, decocting, or culinary use
• Pre-packaged 500g lot with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically pale yellow to light tan, flat and oval with a smooth, firm texture. They carry a mild, fresh seed aroma typical of raw cucumber seeds. When simmered or ground, they yield a light, nutty, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind into powder for adding to congee or warm drinks
• Simmer in herbal soups or decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily seed tea
• Incorporate into home culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Huang Gua Zi has long been valued in folk formulas for bone and tendon support, often ground and taken with warm water or milk. It is a familiar ingredient in Northeast Chinese household remedies, commonly combined with other seed powders for daily nourishment, especially during recovery periods or for older adults.

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