Dried Chinese Chive Seeds Jiu Cai Zi 500g Northeast China New Crop

Dried Chinese Chive Seeds, known in TCM as Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜籽), from Allium tuberosum. These raw seeds are a traditional botanical used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, they are considered warm in nature and associated with the Kidney and Liver channels. Commonly prepared as a decoction, infused tea, or added to congee and soups for traditional wellness support.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Jiu Cai Zi (韭菜籽), the seed of Allium tuberosum
• Raw dried seeds from Northeast China, new crop
• Cleaned and free of visible debris
• Suitable for decoction, tea infusion, congee, and soup
• 500g retail or wholesale pack

Quality & Sensory

These seeds are typically small, flat, and dark brown to black in color with a dry, firm texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a slightly pungent, warm taste when decocted or infused. As a raw agricultural product, natural variation in appearance may occur between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a traditional herbal decoction
• Infused as a warm herbal tea
• Added to rice congee during cooking
• Included in traditional soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Jiu Cai Zi is traditionally associated with warming the Kidney and supporting yang. It is commonly prepared by dry-frying before decoction, or added to congee and soups. Traditional pairings include wolfberry and dodder seed in warming herbal formulas. It is also used in seasonal warming teas and folk culinary preparations.

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