Hemp Seed (Cannabis sativa) — Hulled Food Herb, 500g Clean Granules for Tea, Congee & Soup

Hemp Seed (Cannabis sativa) is the hulled seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huǒ Má Rén (火麻仁). For centuries, Huo Ma Ren has been prized as a gentle, moistening, and nourishing herb, traditionally used to lubricate the intestines, support smooth bowel movement, and replenish yin fluids in the body. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing ingredient for daily food therapy. This listing offers 500g of clean, hulled granules, sun-dried and free of visible impurities, suitable for tea, congee, soup, and grain blends.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb (药食同源) for daily nourishment
• Hulled, clean granules with no visible impurities
• Sun-dried, new-crop quality
• 500g bulk pack for tea, congee, and soup
• Sweet, neutral nature — gentle for everyday use

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully hulled and sun-dried to preserve its pale ivory to light green color, smooth texture, and mild, nutty aroma. The granules are uniform and free-flowing, with no visible husk fragments or debris. When brewed or simmered, they release a soft, subtly sweet and nutty flavor with a gentle, creamy mouthfeel, blending smoothly into teas, congee, and broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily beverage blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Baking and grain mixes
• Seasonal food therapy preparations

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Huo Ma Ren is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and smooth digestion. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter congee, where it pairs with ingredients like black sesame, walnut, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild food herbs for a light, nutty infusion. In traditional food therapy, it is also added to medicinal food soups and longevity formulas for its moistening and nourishing qualities.

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