Ju He (Citrus reticulata Seed) — Dried Tangerine Seed for Herbal Decoction & Tea

Ju He (Citrus reticulata) is the dried mature seed of the tangerine fruit, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jú Hé (橘核). For centuries, Ju He has been prized as a qi-regulating, stagnation-dispersing herb traditionally used to ease discomfort in the lower abdomen, support smooth flow of Liver qi, and address patterns of cold-damp accumulation. Its nature is bitter, neutral, and gently warming in action, making it a mild yet focused herb for harmonizing the Liver and Stomach channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-regulating food herb
• Dried tangerine seed, new crop
• Citrus reticulata botanical identity
• Sulfur-free, clean dried seed
• Suitable for decoction and tea blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, smooth oval shape, and faint citrus aroma. The seeds are firm and uniform, with a thin outer coat that cracks slightly when pressed. When decocted, they yield a mild, subtly bitter infusion with a gentle citrus undertone, releasing their character slowly into the brew.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and simmered teas
• Traditional soup and medicinal food packs
• Blended herbal formulas with other food herbs
• Daily wellness tea in small quantities
• Seasonal warming brews

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ju He is decocted into soups and medicinal food formulas to support smooth movement of qi in the lower body. It is a common ingredient in traditional blends paired with herbs like fennel seed, lychee seed, and hawthorn. As a daily tea, it is simmered alone or combined with other warming food herbs for a gentle, mildly bitter infusion that fits into seasonal nourishment routines.

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