Dried Dodder Seed Tu Si Zi 500g Whole Herb for Tea Wine and Decoction Use

Dried Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis. These small dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally used in decoctions, herbal wines, and daily teas. In TCM theory, dodder seed is considered neutral in nature with a sweet and pungent flavor, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Sold as a natural dried agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried dodder seed supplied as a natural Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source Cuscuta chinensis known in TCM as Tu Si Zi 菟丝子
• Naturally sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal wines, and daily teas
• 500g bulk pack suitable for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, round seeds in a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown color with a firm, dry texture and a faint earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically takes on a mild, slightly sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a mild daily herbal tea
• Infused in wine as a traditional herbal preparation
• Added to congee or slow-cooked soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, dodder seed is traditionally associated with supporting kidney yang and benefiting the liver and kidneys. It has long been included in classical formulas and folk preparations, often paired with herbs such as goji berry and eucommia bark in decoctions or wine infusions. It is also a common seasonal ingredient in tonic soups and congee during colder months.

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