Perilla Seed Su Zi 苏子 Dried Culinary Herb for Cooking and Traditional Use 100g

Perilla Seed, known in TCM as Su Zi (苏子), is the dried ripe seed of Perilla frutescens. These clean, plump seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with supporting lung function and resolving phlegm in TCM theory. Mild in nature and traditionally entering the lung channel, they are commonly used in culinary preparations such as congee, soups, and ground seasonings. Suitable for adult use in cooking; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Perilla Seed, a traditional Chinese herbal seed known as Su Zi (苏子)
• Botanical source is Perilla frutescens, a well-established TCM herb
• Clean, plump, and carefully sorted seeds suitable for culinary use
• Traditionally associated with lung support and phlegm resolution in TCM theory
• Versatile for cooking, congee, soups, and ground herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, round to oval seeds with a light brown to grayish-brown color and a smooth, slightly oily texture. They carry a mild, nutty aroma, and when cooked or ground they typically develop a gentle, savory, sesame-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Cooked into congee or porridge for a mild nutty flavor
• Added to soups and stews as a traditional herbal ingredient
• Ground and used as a seasoning in culinary preparations
• Incorporated into seasonal food recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Su Zi is traditionally associated with directing qi downward, resolving phlegm, and calming wheezing. It has long been used in decoctions and formulas, often paired with herbs such as Xing Ren and Bai Jie Zi in classic combinations like San Zi Yang Qin Tang. In folk practice, the seeds are also cooked into congee or ground into food preparations, especially during colder seasons.

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