Cleome Seeds Bai Hua Cai Zi 500g Dried Cleome gynandra Seeds for Traditional Herbal Use

Cleome Seeds, known in TCM as Bai Hua Cai Zi (白花菜籽), are the dried seeds of Cleome gynandra. These small, whole seeds are a traditional Chinese herbal ingredient valued in folk practice and commonly used in external applications and traditional preparations. In TCM theory they are considered to have a warm nature and pungent flavor. Store sealed in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cleome gynandra seeds supplied as a raw botanical ingredient
• Known in TCM as Bai Hua Cai Zi (白花菜籽) with established traditional use
• Small uniform seeds with a natural pungent aroma typical of the species
• Traditionally associated with warming properties in Chinese folk herbalism
• 500g pack suitable for herbal shops, apothecaries, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round to slightly flattened, and dark brown to reddish-brown in color with a hard, smooth surface. They typically carry a sharp, pungent aroma when crushed and a warm, acrid taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional external herbal preparations
• Folk herbal formulas requiring whole cleome seeds
• Herbal apothecary and dispensary stock
• Traditional seasonal herbal applications

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk herbalism, Bai Hua Cai Zi has long been valued for its warming, pungent character. The seeds were traditionally used in external applications and folk preparations, often crushed or processed before use. Herbal practitioners historically paired them with other warming botanicals in traditional formulas. Store sealed in a cool, dry place to preserve quality.

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