Sha Yuan Zi Astragalus Seed Tea 125g Dried Flattened Milkvetch Seeds Traditional Chinese Herbal Infusion

Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), the dried ripe seeds of Astragalus complanatus, is a classic raw herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In TCM theory it is sweet and warm in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These dried seeds are typically simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily herbal infusion, often paired with Tu Si Zi and Goji berries in traditional wellness blends.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子) seeds sourced from Shaanxi, a recognized traditional growing region
• Botanical source is Astragalus complanatus, the flattened seeds used in classical Chinese herbal practice
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels
• Whole dried seeds, simply processed and ready for decoction or infusion
• Commonly paired with Tu Si Zi (菟丝子) and Goji berries in traditional daily herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flattened, and slightly kidney-shaped with a glossy brownish-green surface. They carry a mild, faintly bean-like aroma, and a simmered infusion typically tastes light, gently sweet, and earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep as a daily herbal tea infusion
• Simmer into a traditional decoction
• Add to herbal soup blends with other tonic botanicals
• Combine with Goji berries and Tu Si Zi for a seasonal wellness infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sha Yuan Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal teas, frequently combined with Tu Si Zi and Goji berries in formulas associated with kidney and liver support. It has also been added to congee or slow-cooked soups in folk herbal routines, especially during autumn and winter seasons of traditional tonic practice.

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