Dried Burdock Seed Niu Bang Zi 500g Clean Sifted Arctium Fruit for Decoction and Tea

Dried Burdock Seed, known in TCM as Niu Bang Zi (牛蒡子), is the dried ripe fruit of Arctium lappa. These clean, sifted seeds are heat-dried and free of visible impurities. In TCM theory, burdock seed is pungent and bitter in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the lung and stomach channels. It is commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and classic formulas. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried burdock seed fruit, a staple TCM botanical
• Botanical source Arctium lappa, sold as a food-grade agricultural product
• Heat-dried and cleaned to remove stems, husks, and foreign matter
• Traditionally valued in TCM for dispersing wind-heat and benefiting the throat
• Convenient 500g resealable bag suitable for decoction pieces and daily herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to dark brown with fine longitudinal ridges and a slightly flattened ovoid shape. The seeds have a mild, oily, faintly nutty aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a light, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other wind-heat clearing herbs
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea, often lightly crushed before steeping
• Add to soup and congee recipes in traditional seasonal cooking
• Use in classic TCM formulas such as Yin Qiao San style blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Niu Bang Zi is traditionally used to disperse wind-heat, benefit the throat, and support the skin from within. It is a common ingredient in formulas addressing early-stage wind-heat patterns and is often paired with herbs such as Jin Yin Honeysuckle, Lian Qiao Forsythia fruit, and Bo He mint. Traditionally it is lightly crushed and added near the end of decoction, and it is also simmered in seasonal soups or steeped as a simple tea.

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