Celery Seed Qin Cai Zi Dried Herbal Seeds 500g for Culinary and Traditional Use

Celery Seed, known in TCM as Qin Cai Zi (芹菜籽), is the dried seed of Apium graveolens, a common culinary and traditional botanical. In TCM theory it is considered to have a mild nature and is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance. These small brown seeds are sold as a food-grade raw herb for cooking, infusion, or grinding. Store in a cool dry place; this product is not a substitute for medicine and is not suitable for pregnant or nursing women.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole celery seeds sold as a food-grade raw botanical
• Botanical source Apium graveolens with Chinese name Qin Cai Zi 芹菜籽
• Traditionally used in Chinese folk herbal practice and daily cooking
• Small uniform seeds with a characteristic warm celery aroma
• 500g pack suitable for culinary use, grinding, or herbal blends

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and brown to tan in color with a ridged surface. They carry a warm, slightly bitter celery-like aroma, and when ground or infused they typically release a pungent, savory flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Grind and add to soups, stews, or savory dishes as a culinary seasoning
• Steep a small amount in hot water as a traditional herbal infusion
• Blend with other seeds or herbs in homemade herbal mixtures
• Use in congee or porridge recipes following traditional food practices

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese folk practice, celery seed has long been valued as a food-medicine ingredient and is often ground and taken with warm water or added to soups and congee. It is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural water balance and general wellness. It is commonly paired with other seeds and roots in seasonal herbal preparations, and it is also widely used in Western cooking for its aromatic quality.

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