Inner Mongolia Dodder Seed Tu Si Zi Dried Herb for Tea and Wine Soaking 250g

Dried Dodder Seed, known in TCM as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), from Cuscuta chinensis. These small seeds are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece traditionally used in TCM formulas. In TCM theory, Tu Si Zi is neutral in nature, sweet in flavor, and enters the Kidney, Liver, and Spleen channels. It is commonly prepared as a tea or soaked in wine and often paired with Huang Qi or Wu Wei Zi for traditional wellness support.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Tu Si Zi (菟丝子), the dried seed of Cuscuta chinensis
• Sourced from Inner Mongolia and water-washed for cleanliness
• Small brown seeds suited for tea, decoction, or wine soaking
• Traditionally used in TCM Kidney and Liver tonic formulas
• Often paired with Huang Qi or Wu Wei Zi in traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, brown to dark brown, and slightly glossy with a faint earthy aroma. Texture is firm and dry. When decocted or steeped, the liquid is typically mild and slightly sweet with a subtle nutty note. Actual batch color and aroma may vary slightly by harvest.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a solo herbal tea or decoction
• Soaked in wine as a traditional preparation
• Combined with Huang Qi or Wu Wei Zi in a decoction
• Added to herbal soups or congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tu Si Zi is traditionally used in Kidney and Liver tonic formulas and is often combined with herbs such as Huang Qi, Wu Wei Zi, and Gou Qi Zi. It is commonly prepared by simmering in water as a decoction or tea, or by soaking in wine. Traditional texts associate it with supporting essence and vitality, and it appears in seasonal tonic soups and congee.

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