Cassia Seed 500g Jue Ming Zi Dried Herbal Tea Ingredient for Daily Infusions and Decoctions

Cassia Seed, known in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子), is the dried mature seed of Cassia obtusifolia. These small, hard seeds are a classic herbal ingredient traditionally used in daily infusions and decoctions. In TCM theory, they are sweet, bitter, and slightly cold in nature. This 500g pack is sold as a raw edible botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Cassia Seed, the traditional TCM herb Jue Ming Zi (决明子)
• Botanical source Cassia obtusifolia, dried mature seeds
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation
• Traditionally simmered or steeped as a simple daily herbal tea
• Commonly paired with chrysanthemum and goji berry in traditional blends

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, hard, and angular, with a brownish-green to dark brown surface and a smooth, glossy texture. They carry a mild, grain-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a light amber infusion with a slightly bitter, roasted taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steeped as a simple daily herbal tea
• Simmered in traditional decoctions
• Blended with chrysanthemum and goji berry for herbal infusions
• Used in seasonal herbal drink preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Cassia Seed is traditionally prepared by lightly stir-frying before use, which is said to mellow its flavor. It is a common ingredient in daily herbal teas, often combined with chrysanthemum flower and goji berry. Traditionally associated with supporting the liver and eyes in TCM theory, it has long been a staple of everyday Chinese herbal drinking habits.

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