Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis) — Dried Dodder Seed, Washed & Sulfur-Free, 500g

Tu Si Zi (Cuscuta chinensis), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Tù Sī Zǐ (菟丝子) and commonly called Dodder Seed, is the dried ripe seed of a highly revered traditional herb. For centuries, Tu Si Zi has been prized as a gentle, kidney-and-liver nourishing herb, traditionally used to support vitality, strengthen the lower back and knees, and harmonize the essence. Its nature is warm, sweet, and slightly pungent, making it a mild yet profoundly nourishing herb for anchoring the fundamental qi and supporting reproductive wellness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional kidney-and-liver nourishing food herb
• Washed, sulfur-free dodder seed
• Cuscuta chinensis, 500g bulk pack
• Dried and cleaned for tea, soup, and congee
• Sourced from Anhui, non-imported

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully washed and dried to preserve its small, round, dark-brown to grayish-black seeds with a smooth, slightly glossy texture and a faint earthy aroma. When decocted or simmered, the seeds soften and release a mild, subtly sweet and nutty flavor, blending smoothly into broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal tonic decoctions
• Medicinal food soup packs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Tu Si Zi is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support daily vitality and nourish the kidney and liver. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like goji berry, Chinese yam, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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