Phoenix Tree Seed Whole (Firmiana Simplex)

Phoenix Tree Seed Whole (Firmiana simplex) is the dried seed of the beautiful and resilient Phoenix Tree—also known as the Chinese Parasol Tree—traditionally valued in Chinese herbal medicine and folk practice for its cooling, detoxifying, and soothing properties. Known in TCM as Wu Tong Zi, this rare seed is appreciated for its gentle yet effective ability to clear heat, reduce inflammation, and promote balance in the body.

In traditional use, Phoenix Tree Seed is regarded as cool, slightly bitter, and detoxifying, often used to disperse heat, soothe swelling, and alleviate inflammation, particularly in the eyes, throat, and skin. Folk traditions also employ the seeds in mild herbal decoctions or washes to reduce redness, itching, and irritation, or to cool excess internal fire.

In some regional herbal practices, parts of the Firmiana simplex plant—including its leaves, bark, and seeds—are also used to support liver function, promote urination, and harmonize the digestive system, reflecting its overall heat-clearing and damp-dispelling nature.

Modern phytochemical research identifies flavonoids, phenolic compounds, and triterpenoids within Firmiana simplex, associated with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective effects. These findings support its traditional applications in heat reduction, detoxification, and skin support.

Each batch of Phoenix Tree Seed Whole (Firmiana simplex) is carefully harvested and naturally dried to preserve its shape, light aroma, and active botanical compounds. When simmered in decoctions, the seeds produce a mildly bitter, cooling infusion used in heat-clearing and detoxifying formulas or for external cleansing applications.