Premium Wild Dodder Seed Cuscuta Tu Si Zi 500g Dried Herbal Tea Seeds

Premium Wild Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis. These small dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for daily tea, decoction, and powder use. In TCM theory, dodder seed is considered neutral in nature with a pungent-sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, and spleen channels. Store frozen to preserve freshness and use as part of a balanced traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Top-grade wild dodder seed carefully dried and sorted for quality
• Botanical source Cuscuta chinensis with authentic Chinese herbal identity
• Known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子) with long traditional use history
• Versatile dried seed form suitable for tea decoction or grinding into powder
• Pre-packaged 500g supply with frozen storage recommended for freshness

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round, and grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, smooth surface. They have a mild, slightly nutty aroma. When simmered or steeped, the brew typically carries a light, subtly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal blends
• Combine with other TCM herbs such as Sha Yuan Zi in formulas

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dodder seed has long been used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs like Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子) and goji berry. It is traditionally associated with supporting kidney and liver wellness in TCM theory. The seeds may be simmered, steeped as tea, or ground into powder for inclusion in congee or herbal preparations, especially during seasonal tonics.

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