Hemp Seed Huo Ma Ren 1kg Bag Dried Cannabis sativa Fruit for TCM Decoctions and Culinary Use

Dried Hemp Seed, known in TCM as Huo Ma Ren (火麻仁), from the mature fruit of Cannabis sativa. These small oval seeds are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moistening the intestines in TCM theory. Sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, they are commonly decocted, simmered in soups or congee, or ground for culinary preparations. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Huo Ma Ren supplied as whole dried seeds
• Botanical source Cannabis sativa mature fruit
• Traditionally associated with moistening the intestines in TCM theory
• 1kg sealed bag suitable for bulk herbal and culinary use
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and ground seed preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically grayish-green to brownish oval seeds with a smooth, slightly glossy surface and a mild nutty aroma. When cooked or decocted they typically yield a gentle, nutty, mildly oily taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal decoctions
• Added to soups and congee
• Ground and used in porridge or baked goods
• Blended into traditional seed-based herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Huo Ma Ren is traditionally used to moisten the intestines and is a key ingredient in classical formulas such as Ma Zi Ren Wan. It is often decocted alone or crushed and cooked into congee, and is traditionally paired with herbs like apricot kernel or rhubarb depending on the formula. Commonly used in autumn and winter seasonal preparations.

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