Dried Tangerine Seed Ju He 500g Natural Sun Dried Citrus Seed Herbal Ingredient

Dried Tangerine Seed, known in TCM as Ju He (橘核), from Citrus reticulata, the mature seed of the mandarin orange. These whole dried seeds are naturally sun dried without sulfur treatment. In TCM theory, Ju He is neutral in nature with a bitter flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is a genuine raw botanical for experienced herbal users.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried tangerine seeds Ju He from Citrus reticulata
• Naturally sun dried with no sulfur fumigation
• Traditional TCM herb associated with liver and kidney channels
• Sourced from Anhui and sold as a raw edible botanical
• 500g pack suitable for decoction blending and herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to grayish seeds with a hard smooth coat and a faint citrus-like aroma. When decocted, the seeds yield a mild bitter taste typical of this traditional botanical.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blend into customized herbal powder formulas
• Combine with other TCM herbs in folk preparations
• Use in seasonal herbal recipes under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ju He is traditionally associated with moving qi and dispersing stagnation, and it commonly appears in formulas paired with herbs such as litchi seed and fennel. Traditional preparation involves lightly cracking the seeds before decocting. It has long been used in folk herbalism for seasonal wellness routines and practitioner-guided herbal blends.

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