Dried Dodder Seed Tu Si Zi Whole Seeds 250g Wild-Harvested Traditional Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis. These small whole seeds are hand-selected and water-washed, sold loose by weight. In TCM theory, dodder seed is sweet and warm in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and herbal formulas, it is a classic tonic seed for daily herbal practice. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried dodder seed sold loose and weighed to order
• Botanical source Cuscuta chinensis with Chinese name Tu Si Zi 菟丝子
• Hand-picked and water-washed for a clean appearance
• Traditionally valued in TCM as a kidney and liver tonic seed
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, powders, and formula blends

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically tiny, round, and grayish-brown to yellowish-brown with a hard, smooth surface. They have little aroma when dry and typically release a mild, slightly sweet, earthy taste when simmered or steeped.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Grind into powder for herbal blends
• Add to congee or soup recipes in traditional cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Si Zi is traditionally used to tonify the kidney and liver, secure essence, and support the eyes and fetus, appearing in classic formulas such as Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan. It is commonly decocted with herbs like goji berry, eucommia, and schisandra, or ground into powder for congee and wine preparations. It is also a frequent ingredient in daily tonic teas.

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