Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus Seed) — Dried Radish Seed for Tea & Decoction

Lai Fu Zi (Raphanus sativus) is the dried mature seed of the radish plant, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Lái Fú Zǐ (莱菔子). For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, food-herb (药食同源) ingredient used to support the smooth movement of qi, ease occasional bloating, and accompany rich or heavy meals. Its nature is neutral and its flavor is pungent and sweet, making it a mild yet effective herb for harmonizing the digestive system.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) radish seed
• Dried Lai Fu Zi, hand-selected for purity
• Raphanus sativus seed, 500g bulk pack
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and congee
• Sourced from Anhui, clean new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is hand-selected and dried to preserve its small, oval shape, reddish-brown to dark brown color, and firm, smooth texture. The seeds carry a mild, slightly pungent aroma. When brewed or decocted, they yield a light, gently warming infusion with a subtle earthy, faintly sweet taste that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily infusion
• Decoction with other food herbs
• Congee and grain porridge
• Soup and culinary seasoning
• Seasonal digestive support blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Lai Fu Zi is decocted into teas, soups, and congee to support comfortable digestion after heavy meals. It is a common ingredient in traditional digestive blends, where it pairs with ingredients like hawthorn, tangerine peel, and malt. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle food herbs for a light, warming infusion.

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