What it is
Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed) is a traditional Chinese medicine herb used for its cooling properties. It is primarily recognized for its benefits related to eye health and vision, addressing conditions associated with 'heat' in the eyes.
Supplement · Skin, Hair & Connective Tissue
Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed)
500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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How it works
Celosia seed is believed to work by clearing liver heat and improving vision. Its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds help to reduce redness and irritation in the eyes, and may support the health of ocular tissues.
Who should take it
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Avoid / careful
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
FAQs
Frequently asked
How long does it take to see results for eye symptoms?
Visible improvements in eye comfort and clarity are typically observed within 8-12 weeks of consistent daily use.
Can Qing Xiang Zi be used for general skin health?
Yes, in TCM, clearing internal heat is also associated with improving skin appearance and reducing inflammation.
What is the primary traditional use of Celosia Seed?
Its primary traditional use is to clear liver heat, which is believed to manifest as redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes.
Research
6 studies · 2010–2024
Evidence grade
ABCD
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health
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Editorial notes
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About Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed)
Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed) is a skin, hair & connective tissue supplement used to support skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Celosia seed for eye heat and vision. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a tcm-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the skin, hair, connective tissue, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
Evidence
Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for skin, hair and connective-tissue health. Celosia seed for eye heat and vision. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 8-12 weeks for visible skin changes, and individual response varies.
Dosing
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Cautions
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Who it’s for
Adults looking to address dull skin, hair thinning, premature ageing. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Skin, Hair & Connective Tissue category, Qing Xiang Zi (Celosia Seed) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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