Cassia Seed (Semen Cassiae) — Roasted Jue Ming Zi for Herbal Tea & Pillow Filling, 500g

Cassia Seed (Semen Cassiae), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jué Míng Zǐ (决明子), is the dried, roasted ripe seed of the cassia plant, a highly revered food-herb (药食同源) prized for centuries as a gentle Liver-clearing, eye-brightening, and bowel-moistening herb. Its nature is sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, making it a mild yet effective botanical for cooling internal heat and supporting smooth daily flow. This listing offers food-grade roasted cassia seed in a 500g bulk pack, suitable both for brewing as a daily herbal tea and for filling pillow cores, toys, and sand-pit play materials.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) cassia seed
• Roasted (炒制) for a warm, nutty aroma
• 500g bulk pack, food-grade quality
• Dual use: herbal tea and pillow filling
• Origin: Anhui Province, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully roasted to bring out a deep reddish-brown to dark brown color and a warm, toasted, slightly nutty aroma. The seeds are small, hard, and smooth with a glossy sheen. When brewed, they yield a golden-amber infusion with a mild, subtly sweet and gently bitter taste, carrying a roasted, grain-like warmth that lingers pleasantly. As a pillow filling, the seeds remain dry, firm, and free-flowing, releasing a soft herbal scent over time.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum
• Filling for pillow cores and sleep cushions
• Filling for plush toys and craft projects
• Sand-pit and sensory play material
• Base ingredient for custom herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jue Ming Zi is decocted or steeped as a daily tea to clear Liver heat and support eye comfort, often paired with chrysanthemum, goji berry, or honeysuckle for a cooling, refreshing infusion. It is also simmered into congee and gentle seasonal soups. Beyond the teapot, roasted cassia seeds have long been used in traditional Chinese pillow-making, where their firm, smooth texture and mild herbal aroma are believed to promote restful sleep and a calm, clear mind.

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