Dried Celosia Seeds Qing Xiang Zi 500g Bag Raw Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Celosia Seeds, known in TCM as Qing Xiang Zi (青葙子), from Celosia argentea, the mature seeds of the feather cockscomb plant. Sold as whole dried seeds in their natural form, this raw botanical is traditionally associated with clearing heat in TCM theory. It is commonly used in herbal decoctions and formulas. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried seeds of Celosia argentea in natural unprocessed form
• Known in TCM as Qing Xiang Zi 青葙子 a classic heat-clearing seed herb
• Sourced from Shandong China as origin-direct wholesale stock
• Suitable for herbal decoctions teas and traditional formulas
• Supplied as a 500g resealable bag of dried edible agricultural produce

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small glossy black with a hard smooth texture and a faint neutral herbal aroma. When decocted they typically yield a light mildly earthy infusion with no strong taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into heat-clearing herbal tea infusions
• Used as an ingredient in TCM formula preparations
• Incorporated into seasonal herbal soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory Qing Xiang Zi is traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the eyes and is a recognized entry in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia of herbal medicines. It is traditionally decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Ju Hua chrysanthemum and Jue Ming Zi cassia seed in classic eye-supporting formulas. Folk practice also uses it in simple seed teas during warm seasons.

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