Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Wine Infusion and Herbal Tea

Chinese Chive Seeds, known in TCM as Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜籽), are the dried mature seeds of Allium tuberosum, the garlic chive plant. These whole raw seeds are naturally sun-dried and commonly used in traditional Chinese herbal practice, where they are traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang. In TCM theory they are considered pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature. Traditionally prepared as an infused wine, tea, or ground powder, they are a versatile pantry botanical for experienced herbal users.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Allium tuberosum, the garlic chive plant
• Known in TCM as Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜籽), a classic Chinese herbal seed
• Naturally sun-dried with no further processing
• Traditionally associated with warming kidney yang in TCM theory
• Commonly infused in wine, steeped in water, or ground for use

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, slightly angular seeds with a dark grayish-black to black color and a hard, smooth surface. They carry a mild, characteristic allium aroma and a subtle pungent taste when chewed or brewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small amount in hot water as a traditional herbal tea
• Infuse in grain liquor or wine following traditional folk practice
• Grind into powder for adding to congee or food recipes
• Combine with other warming herbs in home decoctions

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Jiu Cai Zi has long been used in folk formulas for kidney yang support, often paired with herbs such as Yi Zhi Ren or Ba Ji Tian in decoctions and medicinal wines. It is also traditionally ground and stirred into congee or warm water. Because the seeds are hard, they are typically crushed or ground before steeping to help release their flavor.

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