White Mustard Seed 500g Bai Jie Zi Dried Herb for Decoction and External Use

White Mustard Seed, known in TCM as Bai Jie Zi (白芥子), from Sinapis alba, is the dried mature seed of the white mustard plant. In TCM theory it is considered warm and pungent, traditionally associated with the Lung channel and used to warm the interior and support free movement of qi. This 500g batch is naturally sun-dried, clean, and free of sulfur, suitable for decoction, culinary spice, or external paste preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Bai Jie Zi (白芥子), the dried seed of Sinapis alba
• Naturally sun-dried with no sulfur treatment
• Cleaned and sorted with minimal foreign matter
• 500g bulk pack for decoction, spice, or external use
• Sourced from Sichuan and packed for everyday herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round, and pale yellow to light brown with a dry, firm texture. They have a mild, pungent mustard aroma and a sharp, warming taste when crushed or decocted. The batch is clean and free of visible debris, with no sulfur odor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Decoction with other herbs
• Ground as a culinary spice
• External paste for traditional topical use
• Added to warming soup or congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Bai Jie Zi is traditionally used to warm the lungs, disperse cold phlegm, and support free movement of qi. It is often decocted with herbs such as Zi Su Zi and Lai Fu Zi, or applied externally as a paste in traditional folk practice. It may also be added to warming soups or congee during cold seasons.

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