Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed) — Dried Food Herb Seed for Tea & Soup

Si Gua Zi (Luffa cylindrica) are the dried mature seeds of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Sī Guā Zǐ (丝瓜子), also called Wu Niu Zi (乌牛子). For generations, Si Gua Zi has been prized as a gentle, water-moving herb used to support clear channels, ease swelling, and promote smooth fluid metabolism. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet effective seed for supporting the Lung, Stomach, and Liver channels.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional water-moving food herb seed
• Dried Si Gua Zi (Luffa Seed)
• Luffa cylindrica
• Suitable for tea, soup, and congee
• Sun-dried, clean quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its flat, oval shape, pale ivory to light brown color, and mild nutty aroma. When decocted or simmered, the seeds release a gentle, slightly sweet and earthy flavor, adding a subtle depth to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Si Gua Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily fluid balance and seasonal nourishment. It is a common ingredient in summer soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like job's tears, winter melon, and lotus leaf. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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