Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea
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Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

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Description

Dried Plantain Seed, known in TCM as Che Qian Zi (车前子), from Plantago asiatica or related Plantago species. These small oval seeds are sun-dried whole and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory they are sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, associated with the kidney, liver, lung, and small intestine channels. Commonly used in decoctions, herbal teas, and formulas, and best stored cool and dry.

Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea overview

Key Selling Points

  • Whole dried Plantain Seed, a classic TCM seed herb
  • Known as Che Qian Zi (车前子) in Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Sun-dried whole seeds with natural oval shape and brownish color
  • Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and seed formulas
  • 500g bulk pack suitable for home herbal preparation
Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the seeds are small, flat, and oval, light brown to dark brown in color with a smooth, slightly glossy surface. They have a mild, grassy aroma, and when simmered they release a subtle, slightly sweet and earthy taste.

Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried Chinese herbal seed
Chinese Name 车前子
Pinyin Che Qian Zi
Botanical Name Plantago asiatica
Plant Part Mature seed
Net Weight 500g
Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
  • Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
  • Add to herbal soup preparations
  • Blend into classic TCM seed formulas
Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Che Qian Zi is traditionally associated with promoting urination, clearing damp-heat, and supporting eye and lung comfort. It is often included in classic formulas and is commonly decocted in a cloth bag to keep the tiny seeds contained. Traditionally paired with herbs such as Yi Yi Ren or Ju Hua in dampness-clearing and eye-supporting preparations.

Dried Plantain Seed Che Qian Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is 500g of whole dried Plantain Seed, known in TCM as Che Qian Zi (车前子), a traditional Chinese seed herb.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory it is sweet and slightly cold, traditionally associated with promoting urination and clearing damp-heat.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in decoctions or brewed as tea, often wrapped in a cloth bag because the seeds are very small.

Additional information

Weight 0.55 kg
Dimensions 20 × 15 × 8 cm

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