Wild Cleome Seed Bai Hua Cai Zi 500g Dried Herb for Traditional Decoctions

Wild Cleome Seed, known in TCM as Bai Hua Cai Zi (白花菜籽), is the dried seed of Cleome gynandra, traditionally gathered and sun-dried for herbal use. In TCM theory it is considered to have a pungent taste and warm nature, and it is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural circulation. This pre-packaged 500g lot consists of whole dried seeds suitable for decoction or external herbal preparations. Store refrigerated and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested dried Cleome gynandra seeds in whole form
• Known in TCM as Bai Hua Cai Zi (白花菜籽), a traditional seed herb
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural character of the seeds
• Traditionally valued in Chinese folk herbal practice
• Convenient 500g pre-packaged size for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round to slightly angular, and dark brown to blackish in color with a firm texture. They typically carry a faintly pungent, mustard-like aroma, and when decocted they traditionally yield a warm, slightly sharp taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Used in folk herbal formulas under practitioner guidance
• Suitable for external herbal washes in traditional practice
• Stored refrigerated for long-term herbal pantry keeping

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Bai Hua Cai Zi has been used in decoctions and external washes, often paired with other warming seed or root herbs depending on the formula. It has traditionally been associated with dispelling wind and dampness in folk practice. Because it is a pungent seed herb, it has historically been used in small amounts within broader formulas rather than on its own.

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