White Lettuce Seed Bai Sheng Cai Zi Raw Herb 1kg Bag Dried Seeds for Decoction and Tea

White Lettuce Seed, known in TCM as Bai Sheng Cai Zi (白生菜子), is the dried mature seed of lettuce, Lactuca sativa, sold in its natural whole-seed form. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with a bitter and slightly sweet flavor. Traditionally used in herbal decoctions and teas, it is a simple botanical ingredient for daily wellness routines and should be used as a food-grade herb, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried white lettuce seed in natural unprocessed form
• Chinese name Bai Sheng Cai Zi (白生菜子) from Lactuca sativa seeds
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and herbal teas
• Sourced from Shanxi province with 24-month shelf life
• Convenient 1kg resealable bag for home or herbal shop use

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, slender seeds with a pale to light brown color and a dry, firm texture. The aroma is mild and slightly grassy, and when decocted the liquid typically carries a light, faintly bitter herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Brew as a light herbal tea
• Add to herbal formulas with other seeds and roots
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, lettuce seed has been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often combined with other cooling seeds and botanicals. It is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance during warm seasons. Preparation typically involves simmering the seeds in water or steeping them after light crushing, and they may be paired with chrysanthemum or cassia seed in folk formulas.

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