Dried Radish Seed Lai Fu Zi 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Culinary and Decoction Use

Dried Radish Seed, known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子), from Raphanus sativus. These mature seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels, with a pungent and sweet flavor. Sold as a raw culinary botanical, they are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or congee. This product is not a medicine and should not replace professional care.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried radish seeds supplied as a raw Chinese herbal botanical
• Botanical source Raphanus sativus with seeds as the used plant part
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels
• 500g pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and congee cooking
• Simple single-ingredient product with no added processing

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, plump, and brownish with a firm texture and a mild, slightly oily, nutty aroma. When simmered or decocted, they typically release a gentle, earthy flavor with a faintly pungent note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Used as a culinary seasoning ingredient in home cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Lai Fu Zi has long been used in decoctions and food therapy recipes, often paired with herbs such as hawthorn and malt in classic digesting formulas. It is also traditionally simmered with grains in congee or added to soups during seasonal cooking. Preparation typically involves crushing or lightly stir-frying the seeds before use.

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