White Mustard Seed Bai Jie Zi 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea

White Mustard Seed, known in TCM as Bai Jie Zi (白芥子), is the dried seed of Sinapis alba, traditionally sourced from mature mustard plants and sun-dried for herbal use. In TCM theory it is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung channel. These small round seeds are commonly prepared by light stir-frying before decoction. Store frozen in a sealed container away from moisture to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried white mustard seed, a classic TCM botanical known as Bai Jie Zi
• Botanical source Sinapis alba, seeds harvested and sun-dried for herbal use
• Traditionally associated with the lung channel, pungent and warm in TCM theory
• Whole seeds suitable for stir-frying, grinding, or decoction preparation
• Packaged as a pre-packed 500g lot of new-crop seeds

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, round, and yellowish to pale brown with a smooth, hard surface. They carry a characteristic pungent, slightly acrid aroma, and when decocted or ground they typically develop a sharp, warming mustard-like taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions after light stir-frying
• Grind into powder for traditional external herbal applications
• Combine with other TCM herbs in seasonal formulas
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other seeds

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Bai Jie Zi is traditionally used in decoctions and powders, often stir-fried first to moderate its pungency. It is traditionally associated with warming the lung and resolving phlegm patterns, and commonly appears in classical formulas alongside herbs such as Su Zi and Lai Fu Zi. Folk practice also includes external use of ground seed pastes in traditional compresses.

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