Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 100g Bottle Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient
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Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 100g Bottle Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient

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Description

Chinese Chive Seeds, known in TCM as Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜籽), are the dried mature seeds of Allium tuberosum. These small, flat black seeds are a classic raw botanical traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang in TCM theory. Mild in nature with a pungent flavor, they are commonly paired with goji berries or dodder seeds in traditional decoctions and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 100g Bottle Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient overview

Key Selling Points

  • Dried Chinese chive seeds, a classic TCM seed botanical
  • Botanical source Allium tuberosum, sun-dried whole seeds
  • Traditionally associated with kidney yang support in TCM theory
  • Bottled 100g pack, convenient for decoction or tea blending
  • Pairs traditionally with goji berry and dodder seed
Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 100g Bottle Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, flat, black to dark brown seeds with a slightly angular edge and a faint pungent, allium-like aroma. When decocted, the tea typically carries a mild, warm, slightly peppery taste.

Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 100g Bottle Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw Herb
Chinese Name 韭菜籽
Pinyin Jiu Cai Zi
Botanical Name Allium tuberosum
Plant Part Dried mature seeds
Net Weight 100g
Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 100g Bottle Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds Traditional Herbal Tea Ingredient specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
  • Blend into herbal teas with goji berry
  • Add to congee or slow-cooked soups
  • Use in seasonal tonic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Jiu Cai Zi is traditionally used to warm the kidney and secure essence, and it is often combined with goji berry (Gou Qi Zi) and dodder seed (Tu Si Zi) in classic decoction formulas. It has also been traditionally added to congee or wine infusions in folk practice, particularly during colder seasons.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is 100g of dried Chinese chive seeds (Jiu Cai Zi), the mature seeds of Allium tuberosum, sold as a raw agricultural botanical.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, chive seeds are traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang, often used in tonic blends with goji berry or dodder seed.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, steeped in herbal tea blends, or added to congee and slow-cooked soups.

Additional information

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Packaging specifications 50g, 100g

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