Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum) — Dried Chive Seeds for Infusion & Herbal Wine

Jiu Cai Zi (Allium tuberosum), also known as Chinese Chive Seeds, are the dried mature seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Jiǔ Cài Zǐ (韭菜籽). For centuries, Jiu Cai Zi has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb used to fortify the Kidneys, warm the lower body, and support healthy vitality. Its nature is warm and pungent-sweet, making it a gentle yet focused herb for daily nourishment and traditional tonic preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional warming yang-supporting food herb
• Dried Chinese Chive Seeds (Allium tuberosum)
• Natural sun-dried processing
• Suitable for infusion and herbal wine soaking
• 500g selected-grade pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep black-brown color, small flattened teardrop shape, and dry, firm texture. The seeds carry a mild, earthy aroma with a faint pungent note. When steeped in hot water, they yield a light amber infusion with a gentle, slightly warm and subtly sweet taste; when soaked in wine, they release a deeper, rounded herbal character over time.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal infusion or daily tea
• Traditional herbal wine soaking
• Medicinal food soup and congee
• Herbal blend ingredient
• Seasonal warming tonic

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Jiu Cai Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and warming tonics to support the Kidneys and warm the lower body. It is a common ingredient in traditional herbal wine preparations, where it is soaked with ingredients like goji berry, raspberry, and Chinese yam. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other warming herbs for a gentle, earthy infusion.

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