Raphanus Seed Powder Lai Fu Zi Fine Ground Radish Seed for Traditional Herbal Use 500g

Raphanus Seed Powder, known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子), is a fine ground powder prepared from the mature seeds of Raphanus sativus, the radish plant. In TCM theory it is associated with a pungent and sweet flavor and a neutral nature, traditionally linked to the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. This powder offers a convenient way to use a classic botanical in daily herbal practice. It is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Fine ground powder made from mature radish seeds, a classic TCM botanical
• Known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子) from Raphanus sativus
• Traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels
• Convenient powder form for blending into decoctions, congee, or herbal formulas
• Sold as a food-grade agricultural product with 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellowish-brown to tan with a fine, dry, free-flowing texture. It carries a mild, nutty, slightly pungent radish-like aroma, and when mixed into warm liquids it typically shows a gentle, earthy, faintly sharp taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal decoctions prepared at home
• Blend into congee or porridge as part of traditional food practice
• Incorporate into custom herbal powder formulas
• Use in seasonal culinary recipes following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Lai Fu Zi has long been used in decoctions and powder formulas, often paired with herbs such as Shan Zha and Mai Ya in classic digestion-focused blends. It is traditionally prepared by stir-frying before grinding, a processing step valued for moderating its character. Practitioners have also included it in congee and seasonal food preparations, and it remains a common ingredient in formulas assembled from written prescriptions.

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