Dodder Seed Tu Si Zi Dried Chinese Herb 500g Wildcrafted for Tea and Infusion

Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), is the dried mature seed of Cuscuta chinensis. These small, round seeds are a classic kidney-tonifying botanical traditionally associated with supporting yang and consolidating essence. Slightly warm in nature with a sweet flavor, they are commonly used in decoctions, herbal wines, and powders. This listing offers dried whole seeds suitable for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Dodder Seed, a classic TCM kidney-tonifying herb
• Botanical source Cuscuta chinensis, wildcrafted from Inner Mongolia
• Small round seeds, traditionally valued for yang support and essence consolidation
• Versatile form for decoctions, herbal wine infusion, and grinding
• Sourced and dried as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-brown to pale yellowish-brown small round seeds with a hard, smooth surface. They have little aroma and a bland, slightly sweet taste. When decocted or steeped, the liquor is typically light and mildly earthy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Infuse in grain alcohol for traditional herbal wine
• Grind into powder for blending with other botanicals

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tu Si Zi enters the kidney, liver, and spleen channels and is traditionally used to tonify kidney yang, secure essence, and support the eyes. It frequently appears in classical formulas alongside Goji Berry, Eucommia, and Cistanche, and is a common ingredient in yang-supporting wine infusions. Traditionally also cooked into congee or powders for daily tonic use.

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