Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup
$5.55 – $12.19Price range: $5.55 through $12.19
Description
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) are the dried ripe seeds of the Chinese chive, a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiǔ Cài Zǐ (韭菜籽). For centuries, Jiu Cai Zi has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb used to gently reinforce the Kidney system, warm the lower body, and support healthy qi flow. Its nature is warm and pungent-sweet, making it a gentle yet focused herb for daily food-therapy nourishment.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional warming food-herb seed
- Dried Allium tuberosum seeds
- Clean, new-crop, unsorted bulk quality
- Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
- Origin: Henan, China




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully cleaned and sun-dried to preserve its small, glossy black-brown color, firm smooth texture, and mild pungent aroma. When simmered or steeped, the seeds release a gentle, slightly sweet and warming flavor with a subtle earthy note, blending well into broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Jiu Cai Zi |
| Botanical Name | Allium tuberosum |
| Form | Whole Dried Seeds |
| Origin | Henan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |




Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal warming food therapy
- Soup-pack ingredient




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Jiu Cai Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support daily nourishment during cooler seasons. It is a common ingredient in kidney-supporting soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and walnut. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with warming herbs for a light, gently pungent infusion.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Jiu Cai Zi?
A: Jiu Cai Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe seeds of Allium tuberosum, the Chinese chive. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Jiu Cai Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Jiu Cai Zi is associated with warming the Kidney system, supporting yang, and gently reinforcing the lower body. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Jiu Cai Zi seeds?
A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.




Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Bulk chive seeds 0 5kg piece, 250g leek seeds, 100 grams of leek seeds |
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