Perilla Seed Zi Su Zi 500g Dried Edible Herb for Tea Soup and Culinary Use

Perilla Seed, known in TCM as Zi Su Zi (紫苏子), is the dried mature seed of Perilla frutescens, a member of the mint family. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the Lung and Large Intestine channels. These small oval seeds are a common edible botanical used in decoctions, teas, and culinary preparations. Store in a cool, dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried edible Perilla Seed sold as a raw botanical ingredient
• Botanical source is Perilla frutescens, a traditional Chinese herb
• Known in TCM as Zi Su Zi (紫苏子), pungent and warm in nature
• Small oval seeds with a light nutty aroma suitable for decoction or cooking
• Convenient 500g pack for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and grayish-brown to dark brown with a fine, slightly oily texture. They carry a mild, nutty herbal aroma, and when simmered or crushed they release a gentle, warm, slightly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild herbal tea, often crushed or lightly roasted first
• Add to congee or porridge for a nutty flavor
• Use in culinary recipes as a traditional seed ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Zi Su Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and is a familiar ingredient in classic formulas such as San Zi Yang Qin Tang, where it is paired with mustard seed and radish seed. It is also traditionally roasted and ground for congee or blended into teas during colder seasons. Folk practice often combines it with apricot kernel or perilla leaf in daily herbal preparations.

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