Premium Dodder Seed Tu Si Zi Whole Herb Tea Grade Chinese Botanical for Daily Infusions

Premium Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis, offered as small dried whole seeds. In TCM theory this seed is neutral in nature with sweet and acrid flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally valued in herbal practice for daily wellness routines, it is commonly simmered or steeped. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a health supplement.

Key Selling Points

• Top-grade dried Cuscuta chinensis seeds selected for uniform size and cleanliness
• Identified in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), a classic kidney and liver channel seed
• Traditionally used in decoctions, congee, and herbal teas
• Dried whole-seed form suitable for home decocting or steeping
• Sourced from China and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round, and grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, smooth surface. They have little aroma, and when decocted or steeped the liquid typically shows a mild, slightly sweet and bland taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep seeds in hot water as a daily herbal infusion
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups
• Use in seasonal wellness food preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Si Zi is traditionally associated with nourishing the kidney and liver and securing essence. It is a common ingredient in classical tonic formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Goji berry and Cistanche in decoctions. Traditionally it is also simmered into congee or steeped as a mild daily tea, especially during seasons of rest and replenishment.

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