Huai Jiao Dou (Sophora japonica Seed) — Dried Sulfur-Free Food Herb, 500g
$4.77
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Description
Huai Jiao Dou (Sophora japonica) are the dried seeds of the Sophora japonica tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huái Jiǎo Dòu (槐角豆), also called Huai Shi, Huai Zi, or Huai Lian Dou. For centuries, this food herb has been prized as a cooling, blood-cooling, and wind-dispelling botanical, traditionally used to clear heat, cool the blood, and soothe the Liver and Large Intestine. Its nature is bitter and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet focused herb for supporting internal balance during the warmer seasons.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional blood-cooling food herb
- Sulfur-free, naturally dried Huai Jiao Dou
- Sophora japonica seed, 500g pack
- Suitable for decoction and daily teas
- Clean, new-crop quality from China




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its deep brown color, firm texture, and mild, slightly earthy aroma. When decocted, the seeds yield a gentle, subtly bitter infusion with a faintly sweet finish, releasing a warm, woody note that blends well with other cooling herbs.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Huai Jiao Dou |
| Botanical Name | Sophora japonica |
| Form | Dried Whole Seeds |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried (Sulfur-Free) |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and tea blends
- Seasonal cooling soups
- Traditional daily wellness teas
- Herbal foot soak blends
- Soup-pack ingredient




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Huai Jiao Dou is decocted into teas and soups to support the body's cooling and cleansing processes, especially during hot seasons. It is often paired with ingredients like chrysanthemum, honeysuckle, and gardenia in traditional cooling formulas. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly bitter infusion.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Huai Jiao Dou?
A: Huai Jiao Dou is the common Chinese name for the dried seeds of Sophora japonica, also known as Huai Shi or Huai Zi. It is a traditional food herb used in teas and decoctions.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Huai Jiao Dou?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Huai Jiao Dou is associated with cooling the blood, clearing heat, and soothing the Liver and Large Intestine. It is often used in seasonal teas and soups for daily balance.
Q: How do I use dried Huai Jiao Dou?
A: Rinse the seeds and simmer them in water for a decoction, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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