Dried Radish Seed Lai Fu Zi 1kg Bag Wholesale Bulk Chinese Herb Raphanus sativus

Dried Radish Seed, known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子), from Raphanus sativus. These mature seeds are harvested from the radish plant and dried whole, a common raw herb in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Lai Fu Zi is pungent and sweet in flavor and associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is typically stored cool and dry and prepared by decocting or stir-frying before use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Radish Seed sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Raphanus sativus with seeds as the used plant part
• Recognized TCM herb traditionally associated with food stagnation and phlegm patterns
• Supplied in a sealed 1kg bag suited to bulk buyers and herbal shops
• Sourced from Hebei province with a 2-year shelf life under dry storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, flattened oval seeds in yellowish-brown to reddish-brown tones with a firm texture and a faintly oily, radish-like aroma. When decocted, the liquid usually carries a mild, slightly pungent and nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decocted as a single herb or added to herbal formulas
• Simmered into traditional herbal soups with other ingredients
• Stir-fried before decoction following common TCM preparation practice
• Blended into congee or culinary recipes in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lai Fu Zi is traditionally used to support digestion and reduce food stagnation, and it is often paired with herbs such as Shan Zha and Mai Ya in digestive formulas. Stir-fried seeds are commonly chosen for decoctions, while the raw seed is traditionally associated with resolving phlegm. It appears in classic preparations and seasonal household decoctions, typically simmered 10-15 minutes with other herbs.

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