Flixweed Seed Powder (Descurainia Sophia)

Flixweed Seed Powder (Descurainia sophia), also known as Sophia Seed or Ting Li Zi (葶苈子) in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a finely ground powder made from the tiny, pungent seeds of the flixweed plant. Traditionally used for its diuretic, expectorant, and purging properties, it plays a role in formulas aimed at resolving phlegm, promoting urination, and relieving wheezing or coughing due to lung heat.

In folk medicine systems, flixweed has also been noted for helping with constipation, edema, and urinary difficulty, thanks to its stimulating effect on both the respiratory and urinary systems. The powder format allows for easier blending into decoctions or pills.

Our Flixweed Seed Powder is finely milled and carefully handled to retain its natural bitter-spicy flavor and medicinal energy. It should be used with guidance, especially in cases of deficiency or weak constitutions, as its clearing action can be quite forceful.