Dried Radish Seed Lai Fu Zi 500g Whole Raphanus sativus Seeds for Culinary Herbal Use

Dried Radish Seed, known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子), from Raphanus sativus. These whole dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels, with a pungent and sweet flavor. Sold as sun-dried whole seeds for culinary and traditional herbal preparation, they are a natural agricultural product and are not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried radish seeds in their natural form, sun-dried without further processing
• Botanical source Raphanus sativus, a widely recognized traditional Chinese herb
• Known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels
• Versatile culinary ingredient suitable for decoctions, congee, and seasonal cooking
• Supplied as a 500g pack of raw edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, plump, and brownish with a firm texture and a mild, slightly pungent aroma characteristic of radish seed. When simmered in decoctions or congee, they typically impart a light, nutty, gently peppery taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions at home
• Add to congee or grain porridge during slow cooking
• Use in culinary recipes as a traditional seasoning ingredient
• Prepare as part of seasonal herbal soup blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lai Fu Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas, often paired with herbs such as hawthorn and malt in digestive-style blends. It is also traditionally added to congee or simmered with other seeds and roots in home cooking, especially during heavier seasonal meals.

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