Qing Xiang Zi Celosia Seeds Dried Feathery Cockscomb Seed Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Tea

Dried Celosia Seeds, known in TCM as Qing Xiang Zi (青葙子), from Celosia argentea. These whole dried seeds are the mature fruit of the feather cockscomb plant, sold in their natural form as a raw botanical. In TCM theory, Qing Xiang Zi is considered bitter in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the liver channel. It is commonly used in herbal decoctions and formulas, and should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner rather than as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Qing Xiang Zi seeds in their natural unprocessed form
• Botanical source is Celosia argentea, a traditional Chinese herb
• Known in TCM as Qing Xiang Zi, bitter and slightly cold in nature
• Traditionally associated with the liver channel in TCM theory
• Suitable for decoction, herbal formulas, and traditional preparation

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, glossy black, flat and rounded with a fine hard texture. They have a mild neutral aroma and a slightly bitter taste when decocted. Quality batches are clean, dry, and free from visible stems, leaves, or foreign matter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Blended into multi-herb TCM formulas
• Brewed as a light herbal tea with other botanicals
• Used in seasonal herbal preparations by practitioners

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, Qing Xiang Zi has long been used in decoctions and formulas, often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua or Jue Ming Zi in classic liver-related preparations. It is traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting eye comfort in TCM practice. The seeds are typically simmered with other herbs rather than eaten directly, and use is traditionally guided by seasonal and individual constitution considerations.

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