Dried Malva Seeds Dong Kui Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herbal Seeds for Decoction and Tea

Dried Malva Seeds, known in TCM as Dong Kui Zi (冬葵子), from Malva verticillata. These whole dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with supporting normal water metabolism and easing bowel function in TCM theory. Slightly sweet in flavor and cold in nature, they are commonly prepared as a decoction or blended into herbal formulas. Sold as a dried edible botanical for traditional herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Dong Kui Zi seeds, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Malva verticillata, dried seeds only
• Traditionally used in TCM to support normal urination and bowel function
• Sulfur-free drying process with new-crop quality
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and brownish-gray with a firm texture and a mild, earthy aroma. When decocted, they typically yield a light, slightly sweet herbal taste with no strong bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Prepared as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dong Kui Zi is traditionally associated with promoting urination and moistening the intestines, and it often appears in formulas for damp-heat patterns. It is typically decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Fu Ling or Yi Yi Ren. Traditional preparation involves simmering the seeds in water, and they are sometimes included in folk remedies during seasonal changes.

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