Plantain Seed Powder Che Qian Zi 500g Dried Herbal Powder for Tea and Decoction Use

Plantain Seed Powder, known in TCM as Che Qian Zi (车前子), is milled from the dried seeds of Plantago asiatica or Plantago depressa. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney, liver, lung, and small intestine channels. This pre-ground powder is convenient for herbal tea, decoctions, or blending with other herbs such as Tu Fu Ling. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried Plantago seeds, a classic TCM seed herb
• Known as Che Qian Zi (车前子) in traditional Chinese medicine
• Fine powder form allows quick brewing and easy blending with other herbs
• Traditionally used in TCM to promote urination and clear damp-heat
• 500g pre-packaged supply suitable for daily herbal tea or decoction use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light brown to tan with a fine, dry texture and a mild, grassy aroma. When steeped or decocted, it typically yields a light amber infusion with a subtle, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs such as Tu Fu Ling (土茯苓)
• Blend into herbal formulas or congee preparations
• Use in seasonal wellness drinks during damp or humid weather

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Che Qian Zi is traditionally used to promote urination, clear damp-heat, and resolve phlegm, and it is a common ingredient in classic formulas such as Che Qian Zi San. It is often paired with herbs like Tu Fu Ling in water infusions and is traditionally prepared by stir-frying or wrapping in cloth before decocting. It has long been used in daily herbal teas, especially in summer.

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