Dried Dodder Seed 250g Round Jar Tu Si Zi Traditional Chinese Herbal Tea Ingredient

Dried Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis, is a small dried seed sold in a 250g round jar. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels, with a mild, slightly warm nature. It is commonly used as a decoction piece, tea ingredient, or soup addition in traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Identified in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), the dried seed of Cuscuta chinensis
• 250g round jar of sun-dried decoction pieces
• Traditionally associated with the kidney and liver channels in TCM theory
• Commonly used in herbal teas, decoctions, and soup preparations
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia and packed as an edible agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, brownish to grayish-brown, and firm in texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a subtle, slightly nutty taste when brewed or decocted. As a dried agricultural product, color and size may vary slightly between batches.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a single-herb decoction
• Brewed in mixed herbal teas
• Added to traditional soup or congee
• Combined with herbs such as Sha Yuan Zi or Yin Yang Huo in tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Tu Si Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas associated with the kidney and liver. It is often paired with Sha Yuan Zi, Gou Qi Zi, or Yin Yang Huo in traditional tea and soup preparations. Folk practice commonly simmers the seeds or adds them to congee and nourishing soups.

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