Perilla Seed Zi Su Zi 500g Dried Fructus Perillae for Tea Wine and Culinary Use

Perilla Seed, known in TCM as Zi Su Zi (紫苏子), is the dried ripe seed of Perilla frutescens, a member of the mint family. These small seeds are naturally sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Zi Su Zi is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels. Commonly simmered into decoctions, infused in wine, or ground into food preparations, it should be used according to traditional guidance, and special populations should consult a professional before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Zi Su Zi (紫苏子) dried perilla seed from Sichuan, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source is Perilla frutescens, the ripe seed traditionally used in Chinese herbal formulas
• Naturally sun-dried with minimal processing to preserve the seed's traditional character
• Versatile form suitable for herbal tea, wine infusion, decoction, and culinary grinding
• Supplied as a 500g food-grade agricultural product for convenient home preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, rounded seeds with a grayish-brown to dark brown surface and a fine, slightly oily texture. The aroma is characteristically fragrant and herbaceous, and when simmered or infused the seeds typically release a mild, nutty, slightly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions at home
• Steep in hot water as a simple herbal seed tea
• Infuse in grain alcohol or wine following traditional folk practice
• Grind and add to congee or baked goods for culinary use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Su Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as San Zi Yang Qin Tang, where it is paired with mustard seed and radish seed. Folk tradition also uses the seeds steeped in wine or cooked into congee, especially during colder seasons. It is traditionally associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels in TCM theory.

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