Dried Hemp Seeds Huo Ma Ren 500g Whole Seed Traditional Chinese Herb for Infusion and Wine Soaking

Dried Hemp Seed, known in TCM as Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁), is the whole mature seed of Cannabis sativa L., sun-dried with the husk intact. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and large intestine channels. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions, infusions, and wine soaking, it is a valued raw botanical for daily wellness routines. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried hemp seeds with husk, supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source is Cannabis sativa L., a classic seed herb in the Chinese pharmacopoeia tradition
• Known in TCM as Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁), traditionally associated with moistening and intestinal balance
• Naturally sun-dried in Sichuan with no further processing, preserving the seed's natural oils
• Suitable for water infusion, wine soaking, decoction, and culinary herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds typically appear as small, oval, grayish-green to brownish grains with a smooth, hard husk. They carry a mild, nutty, slightly oily aroma, and when infused or decocted they typically yield a light, gently nutty and faintly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a traditional seed infusion
• Soak in liquor or wine following folk herbal practice
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to congee or porridge in small amounts
• Use in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huo Ma Ren is traditionally valued for moistening dryness and supporting comfortable bowel function, and it appears in classical formulas such as Ma Zi Ren Wan. Folk use includes simmering the seeds in soups or congee, steeping them as a light tea, or soaking them in grain liquor. In some regions the seeds are also enjoyed in seasonal dishes and herbal food traditions.

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