Jue Ming Zi (Cassia obtusifolia) — Dried Food-Herb Seed for Tea & Soup, 500g
Price range: $4.12 through $4.44
Description
Jue Ming Zi (Cassia obtusifolia, also recorded as Senna obtusifolia) are the dried, roasted seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jué Míng Zǐ (决明子), historically honored as 'Cassia Seed' and prized as a gentle Liver-clearing, eye-brightening herb. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a mild yet focused herb traditionally used to clear Liver heat, calm the eyes, and support smooth downward movement in the body. This listing offers a 500g pack of new-crop, food-grade Jue Ming Zi from Anhui, suitable for daily teas, congee, and soup-style preparations.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional Liver-clearing, eye-brightening food herb
- New-crop Jue Ming Zi seeds from Anhui
- Cassia obtusifolia botanical identity
- 500g food-grade pack for daily tea and congee
- Roasted, aromatic seeds with a smooth, nutty brew
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is cleaned and gently roasted to bring out a warm, glossy brown color and a firm, smooth seed coat. The aroma is lightly toasted and nutty, with a subtle earthy sweetness. When simmered or steeped, the seeds release a golden-amber infusion with a mild, bittersweet flavor and a soft, rounded finish—pleasant on its own or blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or hawthorn.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Jue Ming Zi |
| Botanical Name | Cassia obtusifolia |
| Form | Whole Dried Seeds |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | Anhui, China |
Usage Scenarios
- Daily herbal tea, alone or blended
- Congee and grain porridge
- Soup and slow-simmered broth
- Seasonal summer cooling drinks
- Herbal pillow and sachet filling
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Jue Ming Zi is decocted into daily teas, congee, and light soups to support clear vision and a calm, cool constitution. It is a classic companion to chrysanthemum and goji berry in eye-brightening tea blends, and is often simmered with hawthorn or cassia twig for seasonal nourishment. Roasted seeds are also traditionally used as a gentle filling for herbal pillows, valued for their soft, dry texture and faint toasted aroma.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Jue Ming Zi?
A: Jue Ming Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried seeds of Cassia obtusifolia, also known as Cassia Seed. It is a traditional food herb used in teas, congee, and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Jue Ming Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Jue Ming Zi is associated with clearing Liver heat, calming the eyes, and supporting smooth downward movement. It is often used in daily teas and congee for seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use Jue Ming Zi?
A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them in water for tea, or add them to congee and soup. They can also be blended with chrysanthemum or goji berry. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Pure green large capsules raw cassia seeds 0 5kg piece, Polishing and dust removing cassia seeds recommended for playgrounds 0 5kg piece, Domestic worm free cassia seeds 0 5kg piece, Domestic cassia seeds with sufficient content 0 5kg piece |
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