Hu Ma Zi Flaxseed Raw Herb 500g Dried Linum usitatissimum Seeds for Tea and Culinary Use

Hu Ma Zi (胡麻子), also known as Ya Ma Zi, is the dried seed of Linum usitatissimum, commonly called flaxseed or linseed. Sourced from Shaanxi and sold as whole raw seeds, it is a familiar item in Chinese herbal and culinary traditions. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with moistening and supporting the intestines. These small glossy brown seeds can be ground, brewed, or added to foods. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried flaxseed known in TCM as Hu Ma Zi (胡麻子) or Ya Ma Zi (亚麻子)
• Botanical source Linum usitatissimum with seeds supplied in their natural whole form
• Grown in Shaanxi province and offered as unsorted trade-grade raw material
• Versatile seeds suitable for grinding, brewing, baking, and congee
• Supplied in a resealable 500g bag with a 24-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and glossy deep brown with a smooth, firm texture. They carry a mild, nutty aroma, and when ground or steeped they release a gentle, oily, nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind fresh and stir into congee, porridge, or baked goods
• Simmer as a traditional seed decoction in folk herbal practice
• Steep crushed seeds in hot water as a simple daily drink
• Add to breads, cereals, and homemade granola for culinary use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, flaxseed has long been valued as a moistening seed, traditionally associated with supporting intestinal comfort and skin nourishment. It was commonly ground into powder, simmered into decoctions, or cooked into congee, often paired with other moistening seeds and kernels. In folk custom it also appeared in seasonal porridges and household baked foods.

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