Wild Chongwezi Chinese Motherwort Seeds 500g Dried Leonurus japonicus Seeds for Traditional Decoctions

Chongwezi (茺蔚子) is the dried ripe seed of Leonurus japonicus, the same plant valued in TCM as Chinese motherwort. These small brownish-grey seeds are traditionally associated with the liver and heart channels in TCM theory, with a pungent and bitter flavor. Sold as whole dried seeds for decoction, powdering, or external herbal preparations, they are a classic materia medica item for traditional herbal practice.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ripe seeds of Leonurus japonicus, known in TCM as Chongwezi (茺蔚子)
• Traditionally associated with the liver and heart channels in TCM theory
• Whole dried seeds suitable for decoction, grinding, or external herbal use
• Sun-dried processing with a natural brownish-grey appearance
• A classic materia medica item for traditional Chinese herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, flat, and angular with a brownish-grey to dark brown surface and a dry, firm texture. They carry a mild herbal aroma, and when decocted they typically yield a slightly bitter, pungent herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Grind into powder for traditional herbal formulas
• Combine with other TCM herbs in prescribed preparations
• Use in external herbal washes or compresses under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Chongwezi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the eyes, and it has long been included in classical formulas for eye-related patterns. It is traditionally decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Jue Ming Zi (决明子) or Qing Xiang Zi (青葙子) in eye-supporting decoctions. The seeds may also be ground for use in traditional external applications.

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