Dried Raphanus Seed Lai Fu Zi Radish Seeds Bulk 500g Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Dried Radish Seed, known in TCM as Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子), from Raphanus sativus. These cleaned whole seeds are sun-dried and sold as a raw edible botanical for herbal decoctions and culinary preparations. In TCM theory, Lai Fu Zi is pungent and sweet in flavor and traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Traditionally used in classical formulas and home decoctions. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried radish seeds identified as Lai Fu Zi in the Chinese herbal tradition
• Botanical source Raphanus sativus with seeds as the used plant part
• Sun-dried processing with cleaning to remove impurities
• Traditionally used in decoctions and classical TCM formulas
• Bulk 500g pack suitable for herbal shops and home preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round to slightly oval, and yellowish-brown to dark brown in color with a firm texture. They typically carry a mild, slightly oily aroma, and when decocted they release a gentle, nutty, faintly pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal soup preparations
• Use in congee and culinary recipes
• Incorporate into seasonal food and wellness preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lai Fu Zi is traditionally associated with supporting digestive comfort and is a component of the classical formula San Zi Yang Qin Tang alongside white mustard seed and perilla seed. It is commonly stir-fried before decoction in traditional preparation and added to herbal soups or congee. Traditionally used during heavier meals in folk practice, it remains a familiar household botanical in Chinese herbal cooking.

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