Fenugreek Seeds Hu Lu Ba 500g Dried Trigonella foenum-graecum Seeds for Decoction Tea and Grinding

Fenugreek Seeds, known in TCM as Hu Lu Ba (葫芦巴), from Trigonella foenum-graecum, are the dried mature seeds of the fenugreek plant. In TCM theory they are warm in nature with a bitter taste and are traditionally associated with the kidney channel. These cleaned and cut seeds are commonly decocted, brewed as herbal tea, or ground into powder for traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried fenugreek seeds supplied in loose bulk form
• Botanical source Trigonella foenum-graecum with Chinese name Hu Lu Ba
• Traditionally used in TCM for kidney yang support and cold-related discomfort
• Cleaned and cut processing suitable for decoction or grinding into powder
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, and powder preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, hard, and yellowish-brown to brownish in color with a characteristic angular shape. They carry a distinct maple-like aroma, and when decocted or ground they typically develop a slightly bitter, aromatic taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in decoctions with other herbs
• Brewed as a warm herbal tea
• Ground into powder for traditional preparations
• Added to soups and congee in small amounts

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Hu Lu Ba is traditionally used to warm the kidney and dispel cold, and is traditionally associated with supporting comfort in the lower abdomen and lower back. It is commonly included in decoctions and formulas alongside herbs such as fennel seed or cinnamon bark, and is also ground into powder for traditional folk applications.

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