Sha Yuan Zi Tea Slices 500g Dried Flatstem Milkvetch Seed for Daily Herbal Infusions

Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), the dried ripe seed of Flatstem Milkvetch (Astragalus complanatus), is a classic TCM decoction piece. In TCM theory it is sweet and warm in nature and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. These dried seeds are typically simmered as a decoction or steeped for a mild daily herbal infusion. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a health supplement.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ripe seeds of Flatstem Milkvetch, a traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece
• Known in TCM as Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), sourced from China
• Sweet and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels
• Suitable for simmering into decoctions or steeping as a mild herbal infusion
• Supplied in a 500g sealed jar, dried and stored for lasting freshness

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, slightly flattened, and dark brown to greenish brown with a smooth, hard surface. They carry a faint, earthy herbal aroma. When simmered or steeped, they typically yield a light amber infusion with a mild, slightly sweet and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep in hot water as a mild daily herbal infusion
• Add to herbal soup blends during slow cooking
• Combine with other TCM botanicals such as Tu Si Zi in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sha Yuan Zi is traditionally used to tonify the kidney and secure essence, and to brighten the eyes. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas and is often paired with Tu Si Zi (菟丝子) for kidney-supporting decoctions. Traditionally it is simmered rather than eaten raw, and it is also used in seasonal tonifying soups and long-simmered herbal teas.

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