Sha Yuan Zi Flat Milkvetch Seeds 100g Jar Traditional Chinese Herb for Cooking and Decoction

Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子), the dried seeds of Astragalus complanatus, is a classic food-and-medicine herb in TCM. Traditionally sweet in flavor and warm in nature, it is associated with the liver and kidney channels. These whole seeds are jarred for convenient storage and are commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or congee. This product is a food-grade botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Sha Yuan Zi (沙苑子) dried seeds from Anhui, China
• Botanical source Astragalus complanatus, a recognized TCM food-and-medicine herb
• Whole-seed form suitable for decoction, soup, and congee cooking
• Pasteurized processing and jarred packaging for convenient storage
• Traditionally associated with kidney and liver channel support in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, slightly flattened, and brownish with a subtle sheen. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a faintly sweet, nutty taste when simmered in decoctions or congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to slow-cooked soups with other food-grade herbs
• Cooked into congee or rice porridge
• Used in seasonal culinary recipes featuring TCM ingredients

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Sha Yuan Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, often paired with herbs such as Gou Qi Zi (goji berries) or Du Zhong. It is a common ingredient in kidney-tonifying blends and is sometimes cooked into congee or soup during seasonal wellness routines. Traditional preparation typically involves simmering the seeds to extract their flavor.

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