Zi Su Zi Powder (Perilla frutescens) — Roasted Perilla Seed Powder, 500g Food Herb

Zi Su Zi Powder (Perilla frutescens) is the finely ground, gently roasted seed of a classic food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zǐ Sū Zǐ (紫苏子), also called Perilla Seed. For centuries, Zi Su Zi has been prized as a descending, qi-directing herb traditionally used to calm cough and wheezing, ease chest tightness, and moisten the intestines. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a gentle yet effective herb for directing qi downward and harmonizing the Lung and Large Intestine.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional qi-directing food herb
• Gently roasted for aroma and easy digestion
• Perilla frutescens seed powder
• 500g food-grade pack, new-crop quality
• Suitable for tea, congee, and baking

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried and gently roasted, then milled into a fine, even powder that preserves its warm tan color and rich, nutty aroma. The texture is soft and free-flowing with no visible grit. When brewed or stirred into warm liquids, it releases a toasted, slightly sweet and peppery flavor with a gentle herbal finish, adding depth to teas, congee, and baked goods.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and warm infusions
• Congee and grain porridge
• Baking and grain-based recipes
• Soup and stew seasoning
• Daily food-herb wellness routine

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Zi Su Zi is decocted into teas, congee, and soups to support smooth breathing and comfortable digestion. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter food-therapy recipes, where it pairs with ingredients like apricot kernel, tangerine peel, and honey. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a warm, nutty infusion, and it is also stirred into congee for a nourishing morning meal.

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