Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion
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Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion

Price range: $7.61 through $16.31

Description

Dried Chinese Chive Seeds, known in TCM as Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜籽), from Allium tuberosum. These small, flat black seeds are a classic raw botanical traditionally associated with warming kidney yang in TCM theory. Mildly pungent and sweet in flavor with a warm nature, they are commonly prepared as an infused wine, simmered in decoctions, or ground for culinary use. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion overview

Key Selling Points

  • Premium-grade wild-sourced Chinese chive seeds from Allium tuberosum
  • Known in TCM as Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜籽), a traditional kidney-yang tonic seed
  • Sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing beyond drying
  • Suitable for herbal wine infusion, decoction, or grinding into powder
  • Vacuum-sealed 500g pack with 12-month shelf life when stored frozen
Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, flat, black seeds with a slightly angular edge and a faint allium aroma. When toasted or infused, they release a mild, nutty, gently pungent flavor characteristic of chive seeds.

Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Raw Herb
Chinese Name 韭菜籽
Pinyin Jiu Cai Zi
Botanical Name Allium tuberosum
Plant Part Seed
Net Weight 500g
Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Steep in hot water as a simple herbal tea
  • Infuse in grain alcohol or rice wine for traditional herbal wine
  • Simmer in decoctions with other warming botanicals
  • Grind into powder for culinary or congee applications
Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jiu Cai Zi is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting yang energy. It has long been included in folk formulas for vitality, often paired with herbs like Goji berry or Eucommia bark in decoctions and medicinal wines. Some households also toast the seeds lightly before grinding them into congee or porridge during colder seasons.

Wild Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Dried Allium Tuberosum Seeds for Tea and Wine Infusion preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What exactly is this product?

A: This is 500g of dried Chinese chive seeds (Jiu Cai Zi, 韭菜籽) from Allium tuberosum, sold as a raw botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory, chive seeds are traditionally associated with warming kidney yang and supporting vitality. They are commonly prepared as an infused wine or simmered in decoctions.

Q: How should I prepare or store it?

A: Common preparations include steeping in hot water, infusing in wine, or grinding into powder. Store frozen to maintain freshness for up to 12 months.

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Packaging specifications

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