Cassia Seed 500g Jue Ming Zi Dried Herbal Tea Bulk Decoction Pieces

Cassia Seed, known in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子), is the dried mature seed of Cassia obtusifolia or Cassia tora. Traditionally categorized as sweet, bitter, and slightly cold, it is associated with the liver and large intestine channels. These whole dried seeds are a classic food-and-medicine botanical, commonly simmered or steeped for daily herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cassia Seed, a classic food-and-medicine botanical in Chinese herbal tradition
• Identified in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子) from Cassia obtusifolia or Cassia tora
• Traditionally associated with the liver and large intestine channels, sweet, bitter, and slightly cold in nature
• 500g bulk pack of whole seeds, convenient for tea, decoction, and culinary use
• Sold as an edible agricultural product, suitable for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are small, hard, and angular, with a brownish-green to dark brown surface and a smooth, glossy texture. They have a mild, grain-like aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a light amber infusion with a slightly bitter, roasted-grain taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer or steep as a daily herbal tea
• Add to decoctions in traditional herbal formulas
• Use in congee or culinary recipes for a mild herbal note
• Combine with chrysanthemum or goji berries for seasonal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Jue Ming Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and daily teas, often paired with chrysanthemum flower or goji berry. It is a common seasonal ingredient in warm-weather herbal drinks, and the seeds are sometimes lightly stir-fried before steeping to soften their flavor. As a food-and-medicine botanical, it has long been included in household congee and wellness recipes.

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