Dried Cuscuta Seed Tu Si Zi 500g Whole Chinese Dodder Seed for Tea and Decoction

Dried Cuscuta Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis. These small dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas. In TCM theory, Tu Si Zi is considered neutral in nature with a sweet and pungent flavor. This batch is naturally sun-dried and water-washed, with no sulfur fumigation. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cuscuta chinensis seeds, a traditional TCM herb
• Known as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子) in Chinese herbal practice
• Naturally sun-dried and water-washed with no sulfur fumigation
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia, a recognized growing region
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round, and grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, smooth surface. They have a mild, earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically takes on a light brownish tone with a subtle, slightly sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to herbal soups with other tonic ingredients
• Use in congee or slow-cooked herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Si Zi is traditionally associated with supporting the kidney and liver channels and is a common ingredient in classical tonic formulas. It is often paired with herbs such as Goji berries and Eucommia bark in decoctions and soups. Traditionally, the seeds are lightly crushed before simmering to help release their properties, and they are also used in seasonal tonic congee.

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