Cassia Seed Jue Ming Zi 500g Dried Decoction Herb for Tea Pillow Filling and Herbal Use

Cassia Seed, known in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子), from Cassia obtusifolia, is the dried mature seed of the cassia plant. Traditionally associated in TCM theory with sweet, bitter, and slightly cold properties entering the liver and large intestine channels, it is commonly used for herbal tea, decoction blends, and as a natural filling for pillows and sand play areas. This product is sold as a dried edible agricultural product and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cassia Seed (决明子, Jue Ming Zi) from Cassia obtusifolia, sun-dried whole seeds
• Traditional TCM herb with sweet, bitter, and slightly cold nature entering the liver and large intestine channels
• Versatile use as herbal tea ingredient, decoction material, or natural pillow and sand pool filling
• 500g loose bulk pack suitable for home herbal preparation and craft filling
• Sourced from China and processed by simple drying to preserve the natural seed form

Quality & Sensory

The seeds typically appear small, hard, and angular with a brownish-green to dark brown color and a smooth, slightly glossy surface. They have a mild, grainy aroma, and when brewed or decocted they typically yield a light amber infusion with a gently bitter, nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea, often lightly roasted before steeping
• Simmer in decoctions or herbal soup blends
• Use as a natural filling for herbal pillows
• Fill children's sand play pools as a soft botanical alternative to sand

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Cassia Seed is traditionally used in daily herbal teas and decoctions, often stir-roasted before brewing to mellow its flavor. It is a common ingredient in seasonal wellness drinks and is traditionally paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum and goji berry. Beyond internal preparations, the whole seeds have long been used in folk practice as a smooth, durable filling for sleep pillows and children's play areas.

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