Dried Lepidium Seed Ting Li Zi Whole Seeds Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction 1 kg Bag

Dried Lepidium Seed, known in TCM as Ting Li Zi (葶苈子), from Lepidium apetalum, a small seed-class botanical supplied as whole dried seeds. In TCM theory it is characterized as acrid and bitter with a cold nature, traditionally associated with the lung and bladder channels. This seed herb is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store in a dry, ventilated place and use as a traditional botanical, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Ting Li Zi seeds supplied as a seed-class Chinese botanical
• Botanical source Lepidium apetalum with Chinese name 葶苈子
• Traditionally associated in TCM with the lung and bladder channels
• 1 kg resealable-style bag suitable for decoction and formula use
• Sourced from Henan with a 2-year shelf life under dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are very small, flat, and brownish with a slightly oily surface and a faint characteristic aroma. When decocted, the liquid typically carries a bitter, acrid taste typical of this seed herb.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb formulas by TCM practitioners
• Prepared as a strained herbal tea after decoction
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ting Li Zi is traditionally used in decoctions, often paired with herbs such as ju hua or sang bai pi in classic formulas. It is traditionally associated with draining and descending actions and is commonly prepared by stir-frying before use. The seeds are typically wrapped or decocted with other herbs and used in seasonal respiratory-focused herbal preparations.

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