Dried Torrey Seeds Fei Zi 榧子 Raw Chinese Herbal Seeds Sun Dried Culinary and TCM Use 500g

Dried Torrey Seeds, known in TCM as Fei Zi (榧子), from Torreya grandis, the seed of the Chinese torreya tree. These raw, sun-dried seeds are sold as an edible agricultural product and are not roasted. In TCM theory, Fei Zi is traditionally associated with the lung, stomach, and large intestine channels and has a sweet flavor with a neutral nature. Traditionally used in herbal practice and seasonal food preparation, the seeds can be shelled and eaten in small amounts or incorporated into traditional recipes. This product is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Raw sun-dried torreya seeds, not roasted or fried
• Botanical source Torreya grandis, known in TCM as Fei Zi 榧子
• Sourced from Anhui province, a recognized growing region
• Traditionally associated with lung, stomach, and large intestine channels in TCM
• Sold by weight as an edible agricultural product with 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The seeds typically show an elongated oval shape with a hard, ridged brown shell and pale kernel inside. They typically carry a mild, nutty aroma, and the kernel tastes subtly sweet and resinous when eaten raw or lightly prepared.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Shelled and eaten in small amounts as a traditional seed snack
• Added to congee or grain porridge in traditional food preparation
• Ground or chopped for use in traditional herbal recipes
• Stored at room temperature for seasonal household use

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Fei Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with other seeds or herbs depending on the practitioner's guidance. It is also a familiar seasonal food in southern China, where the kernels are shelled and enjoyed slowly as a nourishing snack. Traditional texts associate it with moistening the lungs and intestines and supporting the expulsion of intestinal parasites, though such uses should be guided by qualified practitioners.

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