Sha Yuan Zi (Astragalus complanatus) — Sulfur-Free Wild Dried Seeds for Tea & Tonic

Sha Yuan Zi (Astragalus complanatus), also known as Flatstem Milkvetch Seed and called Shā Yuàn Zǐ (沙苑子) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is the dried ripe seed of a traditional food herb. For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, kidney-and-liver nourishing herb, traditionally used to support essence, brighten the eyes, and strengthen the lower back. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a mild yet steady herb for daily nourishment. This batch is wild-harvested, sulfur-free, and sun-dried, offered as a raw edible agricultural product for tea and tonic use.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested, sulfur-free Sha Yuan Zi seeds
• Traditional kidney-and-liver nourishing food herb
• Astragalus complanatus, sun-dried raw seeds
• Suitable for daily tea, decoction, and tonic blends
• Origin: Hebei, China; 500g / 1000g options

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the seeds' small, flat, kidney-like shape, their warm reddish-brown to dark brown color, and a smooth, slightly glossy surface. They carry a mild, earthy, nutty aroma. When brewed or decocted, the seeds release a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly roasted flavor, yielding a light amber infusion that is smooth and easy to drink.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea, brewed alone or blended
• Decoction with other food herbs
• Tonic soup and congee ingredient
• Longevity and seasonal nourishment formulas
• Herbal tea blend for daily wellness

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Sha Yuan Zi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee, and is often included in longevity and kidney-nourishing formulas. It is commonly paired with ingredients like goji berry, dodder seed, and Chinese yam in daily tonic blends. As a tea, it is brewed alone for a mild, nutty infusion or combined with other food herbs for a balanced, everyday cup.

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