Perilla Seed 500g Zi Su Zi Dried Herbal Tea Raw Material Natural Sun Dried

Perilla Seed, known in TCM as Zi Su Zi (紫苏籽), is the dried mature seed of Perilla frutescens. These small seeds are naturally sun dried and supplied as a raw herbal material for tea, decoction, and culinary preparation. In TCM theory, Zi Su Zi is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels. Store refrigerated and use as directed by a qualified herbal practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Perilla Seed raw material known in TCM as Zi Su Zi 紫苏籽
• Botanical source Perilla frutescens with seeds as the used plant part
• Naturally sun dried processing with no further treatment
• Traditionally associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels in TCM
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoction, and culinary preparation in 500g bulk pack

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round to slightly oval, and grayish brown to dark brown in color with a fine oily texture. They typically carry a mild, nutty aroma, and when brewed or decocted they release a light, warm, slightly nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a warm herbal seed tea
• Add to congee or porridge during cooking
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Su Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as San Zi Yang Qin Tang, where it is paired with mustard seed and radish seed. It is also traditionally roasted and ground for use in congee or taken as a simple seed tea, especially during colder seasons.

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