Dried Fan Palm Seeds Kui Shu Zi 葵树子 Bulk Chinese Herb 500g Sun Dried Guangxi

Dried Fan Palm Seeds, known in TCM as Kui Shu Zi (葵树子), from Livistona chinensis. These whole sun-dried seeds are a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as a raw agricultural product for decoction and herbal preparation. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with courses that soften and disperse accumulations. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Livistona chinensis supplied as a raw Chinese botanical
• Known in TCM as Kui Shu Zi 葵树子 also called Kui Shan Zi 葵扇子
• Sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing
• Sourced from Guangxi and sold as a bulk edible agricultural product
• Traditionally used in decoctions under practitioner guidance

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are firm and rounded with a hard outer shell in brownish tones. They have a mild neutral aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a light, slightly astringent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Combined with other botanicals in practitioner-formulated formulas
• Stored as a bulk raw herb for herbal dispensaries
• Used in seasonal folk herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Kui Shu Zi is traditionally associated with softening hardness and dispersing accumulations, and it has appeared in folk formulas for masses and swelling. It is typically decocted with other herbs rather than used alone, and it is not a common kitchen herb. Traditional texts also record external folk applications. Use should follow professional guidance.

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