Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup
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Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup

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Description

Si Gua Zi (Luffa cylindrica) are the dried mature seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sī Guā Zǐ (丝瓜子), also called Wu Niu Zi (乌牛子). For generations, Si Gua Zi has been prized as a gentle, water-moving herb used to support clear channels, ease swelling, and promote smooth fluid metabolism. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet effective seed for supporting the Lung, Stomach, and Liver channels.

Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup overview

Key Selling Points

  • Traditional water-moving food herb seed
  • Dried Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed)
  • Luffa cylindrica
  • Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
  • Sun-dried, clean quality
Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its flat, oval shape, pale ivory to light brown color, and mild nutty aroma. When decocted or simmered, the seeds release a gentle, slightly sweet and earthy flavor, adding a subtle depth to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Herb Seeds
Common Name Si Gua Zi
Botanical Name Luffa cylindrica
Form Dried Whole Seeds
Processing Sun-Dried
Net Weight 500g
Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Chinese-style soup and broth
  • Herbal tea blends
  • Congee and grain porridge
  • Seasonal slow-cooking
  • Soup-pack ingredient
Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Si Gua Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily fluid balance and seasonal nourishment. It is a common ingredient in summer soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like job's tears, winter melon, and lotus leaf. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Si Gua Zi?

A: Si Gua Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried mature seeds of Luffa cylindrica, also called Luffa Seed or Wu Niu Zi. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and soup.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Si Gua Zi?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Si Gua Zi is associated with moving water, easing swelling, and supporting clear channels. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Si Gua Zi?

A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information

Weight 0.6 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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