Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction

Plantain Seed, known in TCM as Che Qian Zi (车前子), is the dried mature seed of Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species. These small oval seeds are traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and are commonly simmered in a cloth bag for decoctions or steeped for mild herbal tea. In TCM theory, Che Qian Zi is sweet in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, lung, and small intestine channels. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Che Qian Zi plantain seed, a classic TCM herbal material
• Botanical source is Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species
• Sun-dried whole seeds with a naturally mild, slightly sweet character
• Traditionally simmered in decoctions or steeped as a light herbal tea
• Convenient 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and flattened, with a brownish to dark tan color and a smooth, slightly glossy surface. They have little aroma when dry, and a tea or decoction prepared from them typically tastes mild and faintly sweet with a light, earthy finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep a small cloth bag of seeds in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs following traditional recipes
• Add to herbal soups or congee using a strainer bag, as is customary in TCM kitchens
• Prepare seasonal herbal drinks during warm months in traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Che Qian Zi is traditionally prepared by wrapping the seeds in cloth before decocting, since they are small and mucilaginous. It has traditionally been paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Jin Qian Cao in herbal teas and decoctions, and is a component of classical formulas like Che Qian Zi San. Folk practice also uses it in cooling summer drinks and light porridges.

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