Dried Momordica Seeds Mu Bie Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for External Herbal Use

Dried Momordica Seeds, known in TCM as Mu Bie Zi (木鳖子), from Momordica cochinchinensis. These whole seeds are sold as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally associated with external herbal applications in folk practice. In TCM theory the seed is considered cold in nature with a bitter and slightly sweet flavor. Store refrigerated and keep dry.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Momordica cochinchinensis supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Mu Bie Zi (木鳖子), a recognized traditional materia medica
• Traditionally associated with external folk herbal applications rather than daily consumption
• Sold as edible agricultural produce with a 12-month shelf life under refrigerated storage
• 500g bulk-friendly pack priced by the jin, suitable for herbal shops and practitioners

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, irregularly rounded seeds with a grayish-brown, slightly textured surface and a firm kernel inside. The aroma is typically mild and starchy, with no strong fragrance expected from the dried seed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• External herbal preparations in traditional folk practice
• Herbal shop stock and practitioner dispensing
• Traditional formula study and reference material

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Mu Bie Zi is recorded as a seed with cold nature and bitter, slightly sweet flavor, traditionally used in external applications such as pastes and washes in folk herbal practice. It is generally handled by trained practitioners rather than used as a daily food or tea, and is not recommended for self-ingestion.

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