Wild Grade Sha Yuan Zi 250g Flatleaf Milkvetch Seed Astragalus complanatus TCM Herbal Tea Ingredient
Price range: $14.12 through $34.17
Description
Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), the dried ripe seed of Astragalus complanatus, is a classic TCM kidney-yang tonic herb. Traditionally warm and sweet in nature, it enters the liver and kidney channels. Wild-grade seeds are typically plump, uniform, and greenish-brown. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a mild daily tea, often paired with Gou Qi Zi and Huang Qi.
Key Selling Points
- Wild-grade Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子) dried seeds, 250g per pack
- Botanical source: Astragalus complanatus, flatleaf milkvetch seed
- Traditional TCM herb entering liver and kidney channels
- Naturally dried whole seeds with no further processing
- Popular for daily herbal tea and decoction blends
Quality & Sensory
Seeds are typically small, flattened, and slightly kidney-shaped with a greenish-brown to dark brown surface. They have a mild, faintly bean-like aroma and a subtle, slightly astringent taste when steeped or decocted.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried TCM herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 沙苑子 |
| Pinyin | Sha Yuan Zi |
| Botanical Name | Astragalus complanatus |
| Plant Part | Dried ripe seed |
| Net Weight | 250g |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep a small amount in hot water as a daily herbal tea
- Simmer in traditional decoctions with other tonic herbs
- Add to slow-cooked soups and congee for traditional nourishment
- Combine with Gou Qi Zi and Huang Qi in seasonal wellness blends
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Sha Yuan Zi is traditionally associated with tonifying kidney yang and securing essence, and is a component of classic formulas such as Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Tu Si Zi and Gou Qi Zi, or steeped lightly as a daily tea during colder seasons.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 250g of wild-grade Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), the dried ripe seeds of Astragalus complanatus, a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and essence. It is a common ingredient in classic decoctions and daily herbal teas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions or soups, or steeped in hot water as a mild tea, often combined with other tonic herbs.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | shayuanzi 250g directly supplied from the origin, 500 grams of shayuanzi new autumn harvest, 250g shayuanzi 250g cuscuta, 250g shayuanzi 250g red wolfberry, 250g of shayuanzi 250g of cuscuta 250g of red wolfberry, 250g shayuanzi 250g astragalus, 250g shayuanzi 250g cornus officinalis, 250g of shayuanzi 250g of cuscuta 250g of red wolfberry 250g of lily, 250g of shayuanzi 250g of cuscuta 250g of red wolfberry 250g of astragalus |
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