Yellow Mustard Seed 100g Bai Jie Zi Traditional Chinese Herb Culinary Spice Whole Seeds

Yellow Mustard Seed, known in TCM as Bai Jie Zi (白芥子), is the dried seed of Sinapis alba (Brassica alba), a member of the mustard family. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. These small round seeds are commonly used as a culinary spice and in traditional herbal practice. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole yellow mustard seeds supplied as a traditional Chinese medicinal material
• Botanical source Sinapis alba with Chinese name Bai Jie Zi 白芥子
• Pungent and warm in TCM theory traditionally associated with the lung channel
• Versatile whole seed form suitable for grinding to mustard powder or spice blends
• 100g pack convenient for kitchen seasoning and herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round, and yellowish to pale tan with a smooth hard surface. They have a pungent, sharp aroma when crushed and develop a hot, biting taste when ground or moistened.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind fresh into mustard powder for culinary seasoning and condiments
• Add whole seeds to pickling brines marinades and spice mixes
• Use in traditional herbal decoctions under the guidance of a qualified practitioner
• Incorporate into homemade spice blends for meats and vegetables

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Bai Jie Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and external herbal applications, often paired with herbs such as Su Zi and Lai Fu Zi in classic formulas. Traditionally associated with warming the lung and resolving phlegm, it has also been used in folk practice for topical pastes. Culinary traditions value the seeds for making prepared mustard and pungent seasonings.

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