Dried Jack Bean Seeds Dao Dou Zi Canavalia Gladiata Whole Red Seeds Bulk 500g

Dried Jack Bean Seeds, known in TCM as Dao Dou Zi (刀豆子), from Canavalia gladiata. These whole red seeds are sun-dried and sold loose as a raw edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, Dao Dou Zi is traditionally associated with warming the kidney and supporting the stomach. Traditionally used in decoctions and folk herbal preparations, the seeds may also serve as a natural craft material. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried red jack bean seeds sold loose in bulk
• Botanical source Canavalia gladiata known in TCM as Dao Dou Zi
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural seed form
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions and folk herbal practice
• Also suitable for craft and decorative projects such as bean art

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically large, flattened, and kidney-shaped with a smooth deep red to reddish-brown seed coat. They have a firm, hard texture and a mild, neutral legume aroma. When decocted, the seeds typically yield a mild, slightly starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups in folk practice
• Used in bean craft and decorative art projects
• Stored as a pantry staple raw botanical

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Dao Dou Zi is traditionally associated with warming the middle and supporting the stomach and kidney. It has historically been included in folk decoctions, often paired with other warming seeds and roots, and prepared by simmering the dried seeds. The large red seeds have also long been used in folk crafts, sometimes called magic beans, for carvings and decorative pieces.

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