Dried Cuscuta Seeds Tu Zi Zi 500g Whole Herb for Tea Wine and Decoction Use

Dried Cuscuta Seeds, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis. These small dried seeds are a classic Chinese herbal botanical, traditionally associated with tonifying the kidney and securing essence. In TCM theory they are considered warm in nature with a pungent-sweet flavor. Commonly simmered in decoctions, infused in wine, or steeped as tea. This is a food-grade raw herb, not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Cuscuta chinensis seeds in natural form
• Known in TCM as Tu Si Zi 菟丝子
• Naturally sun-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Traditionally used in kidney-tonifying herbal formulas
• Suitable for tea, wine infusion, and decoction preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, round seeds with a grayish-brown to yellowish-brown surface and a firm, hard texture. The aroma is mild and slightly nutty, and when simmered or steeped the seeds typically yield a light, subtly sweet herbal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Infuse in wine for traditional herbal wine
• Add to congee or culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Si Zi is traditionally associated with nourishing the kidney and liver, securing essence, and supporting vision. It is a common ingredient in classic formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi (goji berry) and Du Zhong. Traditionally prepared by simmering in decoctions, steeping as tea, or infusing in wine, especially during seasonal tonic routines.

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