Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Dried Whole Seeds for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Plantain Seed, known in TCM as Che Qian Zi (车前子), is the dried ripe seed of Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species. These small oval seeds are sun-dried whole and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Che Qian Zi is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, associated with the kidney, liver, lung, and small intestine channels. It is commonly simmered in a cloth bag for decoctions or lightly brewed as a daily herbal tea. Store refrigerated and keep dry.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Plantain Seed, the classic TCM herb Che Qian Zi (车前子)
• Botanical source is Plantago asiatica, a traditional Chinese medicinal seed
• Sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing
• Traditionally used in decoctions, often wrapped in cloth before simmering
• 500g value pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and oval, with a brownish-yellow to dark brown color and a smooth, slightly glossy surface. They have a mild, grassy aroma. When brewed or decocted, the seeds typically yield a light, slightly sweet and earthy infusion, and the seeds may develop a mucilaginous texture when soaked.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in decoctions, traditionally wrapped in a cloth bag
• Brew as a light daily herbal tea
• Add to herbal soup preparations with other botanicals
• Combine with other TCM herbs in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Che Qian Zi is traditionally associated with promoting urination, clearing damp-heat, and supporting eye and phlegm-related patterns. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Che Qian Zi San and Long Dan Xie Gan Tang. Because the seeds are small and slippery, they are traditionally wrapped in cheesecloth or a cloth bag before decocting. It is also lightly roasted and steeped as a simple folk tea.

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