Dried Tangerine Seed Jie He 桔核 Citrus Seed Whole Fruit Seed 500g Bulk Herbal Material

Dried Tangerine Seed, known in TCM as Jie He (桔核), also called Ju He (橘核), from the seeds of Citrus reticulata. These whole seeds are cleaned and dried in their natural form, sold as a raw edible-grade botanical. In TCM theory, tangerine seed is considered bitter in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver channel. It is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store in a dry place and use as a traditional herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried tangerine seeds in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Citrus reticulata, a classic citrus herb in TCM
• Known as Jie He (桔核) or Ju He (橘核) in traditional Chinese medicine
• Cleaned and dried raw material suitable for decoction use
• 500g bulk pack with 36-month shelf life when stored dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically light yellowish-brown to grayish seeds with a hard, smooth surface and oval shape. They have a faint citrus-like aroma and a characteristically bitter taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Combine with other citrus herbs in TCM preparations
• Use as a raw ingredient for herbal study or formulation
• Prepare as a traditional decoction ingredient in seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, tangerine seed is traditionally associated with moving qi and dispersing stagnation, and it has long been included in classical formulas, often paired with herbs like litchi seed and citrus peel. Traditionally prepared by decoction, it is a common ingredient in herbal shops for liver-channel-focused formulas.

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