Sha Yuan Zi Dried Flatstem Milkvetch Seeds 1000g Bag Traditional Chinese Herb for Cooking and Decoction

Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), the dried seed of Astragalus complanatus, is a classic Chinese herbal material sourced from Shaanxi. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels and is valued in traditional formulas. These whole seeds are supplied in their natural form for culinary and decoction use. Store sealed in a cool dry place. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Sha Yuan Zi seeds in natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source Astragalus complanatus from Shaanxi China
• Known in TCM as Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子) a traditional kidney and liver channel herb
• 1kg resealable bag suitable for decoction and culinary preparation
• Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are small slightly flattened and kidney shaped with a dull brownish green to grayish surface. They have a faint herbal aroma and a mild slightly astringent taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow cooked soups with other herbs
• Cooked into congee or grain porridge
• Used in seasonal culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Sha Yuan Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and soup formulas often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) and Tu Si Zi. It has historically appeared in classical tonifying formulas and is sometimes simmered with meats or grains in seasonal home cooking. Traditional preparation typically involves brief decoction of the whole seeds.

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