Dried Lettuce Seeds Sheng Cai Zi Raw Herbal Botanical 500g New Crop Unsulfured

Dried Lettuce Seeds, known in TCM as Sheng Cai Zi (生菜籽), from Lactuca sativa. This raw botanical consists of small dried seeds traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, lettuce seeds are considered cool in nature with a sweet flavor and are associated with the Liver and Stomach channels. They are commonly prepared as a decoction or added to soups and congee for traditional wellness support.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Sheng Cai Zi (生菜籽), the dried seeds of Lactuca sativa
• Raw dried botanical supplied as whole seeds for decoction or culinary use
• New crop stock described as unsulfured for a clean natural product
• Traditional TCM herb associated with the Liver and Stomach channels
• Sold in a 500g pack suitable for regular home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and dark brown to black in color with a firm, dry texture. They have a mild, faintly nutty aroma. When decocted or cooked, the liquid is typically light and subtly earthy in taste without strong bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Added to soups during cooking
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Used in everyday home herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Sheng Cai Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and sometimes added to soups or congee. It is often combined with other mild herbs in daily wellness preparations. Traditional texts associate it with cooling and soothing qualities, and it is sometimes included in seasonal recipes for its gentle nature.

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