{"product_id":"cassia-seed-dry-fried-cassia-obtusifolia-semen-jue-ming-zi-chao-organic-grade","title":"Cassia Seed  (Dry-fried) - Cassia obtusifolia Semen - Jue Ming Zi (Chao) - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePillow filling, and a tea.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eJue ming zi\u003c\/i\u003e is the small hard seed of a sicklepod, and one of its most ordinary uses in China has nothing to do with drinking it - whole seeds are packed into pillows by the kilo, because they hold their shape, stay cool through the night and make a particular soft rattle when you turn over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are dry-fried, which is the traditional preparation: the raw seed is roasted in a wok until it cracks and starts to smell faintly of coffee. That step is what makes the seed give anything up to hot water at all. Bottled roasted cassia seed tea is sold across China.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a spoonful of the roasted seeds steeped in hot water for several minutes. Dark and faintly bitter, close to a weak coffee, and it re-steeps well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassia Seed (Dry-Fried) – Cassia obtusifolia Semen – Jue Ming Zi (Chao) – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eCassia obtusifolia Semen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cassia Seed \/ Jue Ming Zi (Chao) \/ 决明子（炒\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eJue Ming Zi (Dry-Fried Cassia Seed) is a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional botanical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e widely featured in East Asian herbal tea culture and classical preparation methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edry-frying process (Chao)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e follows a time-honored technique in traditional herbal kitchens, gently roasting the seeds to enhance their \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003earoma, color, and toasted character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Cassia Seed is naturally cultivated, dry-fried without additives, and low-temperature dried to preserve its \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclean flavor and traditional qualities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—ideal for \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etea, decoctions, and wellness-inspired blends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e6–12 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–20 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly blended with other traditional botanicals in herbal tea preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd a small amount to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elight soups or broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a subtle roasted, earthy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFrequently included in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehome-style herbal tea mixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and seasonal traditional recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esteep in hot water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDry-fried (Chao) traditional processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried\u003c\/span\u003e to preserve aroma and character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jue Ming Zi (Chao) is traditionally described as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etoasted, aromatic, and balanced in character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within classical frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeatured in traditional herbal tea culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and seasonal preparations, where it contributes a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eroasted, grounding element\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to traditional blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708449702037,"sku":"CS-4J25AO-4oz","price":4.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708449734805,"sku":"CS-4J25AO","price":14.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/JueMingZi_Chao_Premium_99b3f3a3-7a9c-4549-9b13-51f85fa3f193.jpg?v=1786411101","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/cassia-seed-dry-fried-cassia-obtusifolia-semen-jue-ming-zi-chao-organic-grade","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}