Grape Seed Whole Dried Seeds Pu Tao Zi Clean Sifted Bulk 500g for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Grape Seed, known in TCM as Pu Tao Zi (葡萄籽), is the dried seed of Vitis vinifera, a food-herb ingredient traditionally included in the Chinese food and medicine list. These whole seeds are cleaned and sifted, with a neutral nature and mild flavor in TCM terms. They are commonly simmered, ground, or steeped as part of everyday herbal routines. This product is a food ingredient and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried grape seeds sold as a clean, food-grade botanical ingredient
• Botanical source Vitis vinifera, known in TCM as Pu Tao Zi (葡萄籽)
• Sifted and free of visible impurities, suitable for bulk purchasing
• Traditionally used in decoctions, ground powders, and herbal teas
• 500g pack sized for daily household herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, hard, and oval, with a pale brown to dark brown coat and a matte surface. They have little aroma and a faintly bitter, astringent taste when chewed or brewed.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Ground into powder for adding to congee or drinks
• Steeped as a light herbal tea infusion
• Used in culinary recipes as a traditional food-herb ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, grape seed is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural balance and is valued as a food-herb suitable for regular dietary use. It is traditionally prepared by toasting and grinding, simmering in decoctions, or steeping with other herbs such as goji berry or hawthorn in daily herbal teas. Folk practice also includes adding ground seeds to porridge or healthful seasonal recipes.

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