Cong Zi (Allium fistulosum) — Dried Welsh Onion Seeds, Food-Herb Botanical
$6.13
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Description
Cong Zi (葱籽), the dried seeds of Allium fistulosum, is a traditional food-herb (药食同源) botanical long used in Chinese herbal wellness practice. Known in English as Welsh Onion Seed or Scallion Seed, Cong Zi has been prized as a warming, yang-supporting herb traditionally used to disperse cold, support the Kidneys, and brighten the eyes. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a gentle yet active botanical for seasonal nourishment and daily food-therapy use.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb (药食同源) botanical
- Dried Welsh Onion Seeds (Allium fistulosum)
- New-crop, sulfur-free quality
- 500g bulk pack for daily food-therapy use
- Suitable for teas, congee, and culinary blends




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its small, dark, glossy seed form and mild pungent aroma. The seeds are firm and uniform in texture, with a subtle allium warmth. When lightly crushed or simmered, they release a gentle, savory pungency that blends well with other warming botanicals without overpowering the brew.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Seeds |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Cong Zi |
| Botanical Name | Allium fistulosum |
| Form | Whole Dried Seeds |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Origin | China |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends with warming botanicals
- Congee and grain porridge
- Culinary food-therapy soups
- Seasonal winter nourishment
- Traditional herbal pairing formulas




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Cong Zi is decocted into warming teas, congee, and seasonal soups to support yang qi during cold months. It is often paired with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and walnut for daily food-therapy blends. As a culinary herb, it is simmered into broths and grain dishes, placing this humble seed back into everyday nourishment.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Cong Zi?
A: Cong Zi is the common Chinese name for the dried seeds of Allium fistulosum, also known as Welsh Onion Seed or Scallion Seed. It is a traditional food-herb (药食同源) botanical used in Chinese wellness practice.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Cong Zi?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Cong Zi is associated with warming yang, dispersing cold, and supporting the Kidneys. It is often used in teas and congee for seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Cong Zi seeds?
A: Lightly crush the seeds and simmer them in water as part of a tea blend, or add them to congee and soups. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.

Additional information
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 15 × 8 cm |
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