Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis) — Washed Dodder Seed, Inner Mongolia Food Herb, 500g
$5.34 – $5.66Price range: $5.34 through $5.66
Description
Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis), also known as Dodder Seed or Chinese Dodder, is the dried ripe seed of a traditional food 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-nourishing and yang-supporting herb, traditionally used to support vitality, strengthen the lower back and knees, and harmonize the Liver and Kidney. Its nature is pungent, sweet, and slightly warm, making it a mild yet steadily nourishing herb for daily food-therapy use.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional Kidney- and Liver-nourishing food herb
- Washed, clean new-crop Dodder Seed
- Cuscuta chinensis from Inner Mongolia
- Food-herb (药食同源) primary agricultural product
- 500g selected-grade pack




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully washed and sun-dried to preserve its small, round, glossy seed form, with a pale brown to greyish-brown color and a faint, mild botanical aroma. The seeds are clean and free of visible debris. When decocted or simmered, they release a gentle, slightly sweet and nutty flavor, and the liquid takes on a soft amber tint.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb Seed |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Tu Si Zi |
| Botanical Name | Cuscuta chinensis |
| Origin | Inner Mongolia |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |




Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Medicinal food soup packs
- Daily food-therapy tonic




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Tu Si Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily vitality and nourishment. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Tu Si Zi?
A: Tu Si Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried ripe seeds of Cuscuta chinensis, also called Dodder Seed. It is a traditional food herb used in soups, congee, and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Tu Si Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Tu Si Zi is associated with nourishing the Kidney and Liver, supporting vitality, and strengthening the lower back and knees. It is often used in soups and tonics for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use Tu Si 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 | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Unified cuscuta 0 5kg piece, Selecting cuscuta 0 5kg item |
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