Cassia Seed (Semen Cassiae) — Dried Jue Ming Zi Food Herb for Tea & Pillow Filling

Cassia Seed (Semen Cassiae) is the dried ripe seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jué Míng Zǐ (决明子). For centuries, Jue Ming Zi has been prized as a gentle, Liver-clearing herb used to brighten the eyes, ease the head, and support smooth daily digestion. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a mild yet effective herb for clearing heat, moistening the intestines, and calming the Liver.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Liver-clearing food herb
• Dried Cassia obtusifolia seeds
• Suitable for tea, congee, and pillow filling
• New-crop, sun-dried quality
• Bulk 500g loose pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its glossy, dark brown to reddish-brown color, smooth hard texture, and faint earthy aroma. When brewed, the seeds release a mild, slightly sweet and nutty infusion with a gentle roasted note, turning the water a warm amber hue.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Congee and grain porridge
• Pillow and cushion filling
• Seasonal cooling drinks
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jue Ming Zi is decocted into teas, congee, and gentle daily tonics to support eye comfort and head clarity. It is a common ingredient in summer cooling drinks, where it pairs with chrysanthemum, goji berry, and honeysuckle. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended for a light, mildly sweet infusion, and the dried seeds are also traditionally used as a natural filling for pillows and cushions.

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