Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis) — Inner Mongolia Dodder Seed, Unfumigated & Water-Washed, 500g

Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis), also known as Dodder Seed or Chinese Dodder, is the dried ripe seed of a highly revered traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tù Sī Zǐ (菟丝子). For centuries, Tu Si Zi has been prized as a gentle, kidney-tonifying and essence-replenishing herb, traditionally used to support the Liver and Kidney, fortify the lower back and knees, and nourish the body's vital essence. Its nature is warm and neutral, with a sweet and slightly pungent flavor, making it a mild yet profoundly nourishing herb for long-term daily wellness. This batch is sourced from Inner Mongolia, water-washed, and naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation, preserving its clean, authentic quality.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Kidney- and Liver-nourishing food herb
• Inner Mongolia new-crop Dodder Seed (Cuscuta chinensis)
• Unfumigated and water-washed for clean quality
• Naturally sun-dried to preserve authentic character
• 500g bagged pack for daily decoction and congee

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully water-washed and naturally sun-dried to preserve its small, round, dark-brown to grayish-brown seed form, with a smooth, slightly glossy surface and a faint, earthy, almost nutty aroma. When decocted or simmered, the seeds release a mild, subtly sweet and slightly bitter infusion with a gentle, grounding character. The seeds soften when cooked, blending smoothly into congee and soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoction
• Congee and grain porridge
• Herbal soup and tonic broth
• Daily herbal tea blends
• Longevity and nourishment formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tu Si Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily nourishment of the Liver and Kidney. It is a common ingredient in traditional kidney-tonifying formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and dodder seed's frequent companion, psoralea fruit. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with wolfberry and mulberry for a mild, grounding infusion. In medicinal congee, it is simmered with rice and jujube for a gentle, nourishing meal.

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