Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup

Price 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.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup overview
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup overview
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup overview
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup overview

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
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup key features
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup key features
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup key features
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup key features

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.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup quality and texture
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup quality and texture
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup quality and texture
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup quality and texture

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
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup specifications
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup specifications
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup specifications
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Herbal tea blends
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Seasonal warming food therapy
  • Soup-pack ingredient
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup in use
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup in use
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup in use
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup in use

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.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup preparation
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup preparation
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup preparation
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup preparation

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.

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup details
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup details
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup details
Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum Seeds) — Dried Food-Herb Seeds for Tea & Soup details

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Packaging specifications

Bulk chive seeds 0 5kg piece, 250g leek seeds, 100 grams of leek seeds

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