Dried Acanthopanax Senticosus Seeds Ci Wu Jia Zi 500g Raw Herbal Seed for Traditional Decoction

Dried Acanthopanax Seeds, known in TCM as Ci Wu Jia Zi (刺五加籽), from Acanthopanax senticosus. These whole seeds are a raw edible agricultural product from Jilin, China, traditionally used in herbal decoctions and soups. In TCM theory, Ci Wu Jia is associated with the spleen, kidney, and heart channels, with a warm nature and sweet, slightly bitter flavor. Traditionally used to support vitality and calm the spirit. Store in a cool, dry place and avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Ci Wu Jia Zi (刺五加籽), the seed of Acanthopanax senticosus
• Raw edible agricultural product sourced from Jilin, China
• Whole dried seeds suitable for traditional decoctions and soups
• In TCM theory associated with spleen, kidney, and heart channels
• 500g pack with a 24-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

These seeds are typically small, hard, and dark brown to grey-brown in appearance. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a slightly bitter, subtly sweet taste when decocted or simmered in soups. Texture remains firm after cooking, so they are usually strained from the liquid before consumption.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and broths
• Cooked into congee
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Ci Wu Jia Zi is traditionally decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Huang Qi, Gou Qi Zi, or Da Zao. It is commonly simmered in soups or congee during cooler seasons as a warming tonic food. Traditional preparations often involve a long, slow simmer to extract its properties before straining the seeds from the liquid.

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