Hemp Seed Huo Ma Ren 500g Dried Cannabis sativa Seed Bulk Herbal Ingredient

Hemp Seed, known in TCM as Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁), is the dried ripe seed of Cannabis sativa. This listing offers hulled hemp seed kernels, naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free, sold as a bulk 500 g food-grade botanical. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with moistening the intestines. Store in a cool dry place and use as a culinary or herbal ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Hulled hemp seed kernels sold in a bulk 500 g pack
• Botanical source Cannabis sativa, known in TCM as Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁)
• Naturally sun-dried and sulfur-free processing
• Sweet flavor and neutral nature in traditional TCM classification
• Versatile ingredient for congee, soups, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Hulled hemp seed typically appears as small pale greenish-brown kernels with a smooth, slightly oily texture. It carries a mild nutty aroma, and when cooked or ground it typically develops a soft, nutty, sesame-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee or porridge with rice and other grains
• Add to herbal soups and decoction blends
• Grind into powders or pastes for culinary use
• Blend into porridge mixes for seasonal home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Huo Ma Ren is traditionally used to moisten the intestines and is a classic ingredient in formulas such as Ma Zi Ren Wan, traditionally combined with apricot kernel and rhubarb. In folk and culinary tradition, the seeds are commonly cooked into congee, ground with grains, or added to soups, especially in autumn and winter when dryness is traditionally a concern.

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