Cassia Seed Jue Ming Zi 500g Dried Cassia Seeds for Tea and Herbal Pillow Filling

Cassia Seed, known in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子), is the dried mature seed of Cassia obtusifolia. These whole seeds are sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their sweet, bitter and slightly cold nature, associated with the liver and large intestine channels. Commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions and as a natural pillow or sensory filler. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cassia obtusifolia seeds supplied as a raw Chinese herbal botanical
• Known in TCM as Jue Ming Zi (决明子) with established traditional use
• Sun-dried whole seeds suitable for herbal tea, decoction or pillow filling
• Traditionally regarded as sweet, bitter and slightly cold, entering the liver and large intestine channels
• 500g pack sourced from Shandong with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, hard, glossy brownish-green seeds with a smooth, slightly angular surface and a mild, grain-like aroma. When brewed or decocted, the seeds typically yield a light amber infusion with a gently bitter, roasted-grain taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a traditional herbal tea, often lightly roasted first
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs such as chrysanthemum or goji berry
• Use as a natural filling for herbal pillows and eye cushions
• Add to congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Jue Ming Zi has long been used in daily herbal teas and decoctions, frequently paired with chrysanthemum flower or goji berry. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the liver and eyes, it is also a classic folk choice for pillow filling, where the seeds are valued for their firm texture and subtle aroma. Often enjoyed in warm seasons as a light, cooling-style infusion.

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