Che Qian Zi (Plantago asiatica Seed) — Dried Food-Herb Plantain Seed, Raw Botanicals

Che Qian Zi (Plantago asiatica) is the dried, naturally sun-dried seed of a traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Chē Qián Zǐ (车前子). For centuries, Che Qian Zi has been prized as a gentle, water-moving herb used to support fluid balance, soothe the urinary tract, and clear damp-heat. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a mild yet effective herb for promoting smooth flow and easing heaviness in the lower body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb plantain seed
• Naturally sun-dried, whole raw seeds
• Plantago asiatica
• Sourced from Anhui, China
• Suitable for decoction, tea, and congee

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its small, oval shape, dark brown color, and clean, dry texture. The seeds have a mild, neutral aroma and a slightly sweet, bland taste when decocted, yielding a smooth, light infusion that blends easily with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction blends
• Daily herbal tea
• Congee and grain porridge
• Soup and broth ingredient
• Traditional food-therapy formulas

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Che Qian Zi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support gentle fluid movement and daily wellness. It is often paired with ingredients like lotus seed, coix seed, and poria in seasonal food-therapy formulas. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, refreshing infusion.

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