Wild Fenugreek Seeds Hu Lu Ba 葫芦巴籽 500g Dried Trigonella foenum-graecum for Tea and Decoction

Wild Fenugreek Seeds, known in TCM as Hu Lu Ba (葫芦巴), from Trigonella foenum-graecum, are dried mature seeds traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are warm in nature, bitter in flavor, and traditionally associated with the kidney channel. These whole dried seeds are commonly prepared as tea, decoction pieces, or ground powder. Store frozen and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-grade dried fenugreek seeds supplied as whole raw botanical material
• Botanical source Trigonella foenum-graecum with TCM name Hu Lu Ba 葫芦巴
• Traditionally valued in TCM for warming the kidney and dispersing cold
• Sun-dried and air-cured processing with a 12-month shelf life
• Versatile for herbal tea, decoctions, powder grinding, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically hard, small, angular seeds with a yellowish-brown to brownish color and a characteristic maple-like aroma. When brewed or decocted, the liquor typically carries a warm, slightly bitter and nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a warming daily herbal tea
• Grind into powder for culinary seasoning
• Add to soups or congee in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hu Lu Ba is traditionally used to warm the kidney and dispel cold, and is traditionally associated with supporting comfort in the lower abdomen. It is often paired with herbs such as fennel seed or cinnamon bark in classic decoction formulas. The seeds may also be lightly dry-fried before brewing to soften their bitterness, and are occasionally incorporated into folk herbal teas during colder seasons.

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