White Mustard Seed Powder Bai Jie Zi Fine Ground Traditional Chinese Herb 500g

White Mustard Seed Powder, known in TCM as Bai Jie Zi (白芥子), is milled from the dried seeds of Sinapis alba. This fine powder preserves the seed in its natural whole form. In TCM theory, mustard seed is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. It is commonly used in herbal formulas, external pastes, and culinary preparations. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder from whole dried white mustard seeds
• Botanical source Sinapis alba with Chinese name Bai Jie Zi 白芥子
• Pungent and warm in nature according to TCM theory
• Natural original form with no added ingredients
• Suitable for herbal formulas external pastes and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically pale yellow to light brown with a fine smooth texture. It carries a characteristic pungent mustard aroma, and when mixed with liquid it develops a sharp warming taste typical of mustard seed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Blend into traditional herbal formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Mix with water or oil for external topical pastes
• Add small amounts to culinary dishes for a pungent note
• Incorporate into DIY herbal preparations at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Jie Zi has traditionally been used in decoctions and powders, and is well known as an ingredient in external pastes applied to the skin. It is often paired with herbs such as Su Zi and Lai Fu Zi in classic formulas. Traditionally associated with warming and dispersing, it has also been used in seasonal moxibustion-style applications.

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