Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 500g Dried Job’s Tears Whole Grain Guizhou New Crop for Cooking and Herbal Soup

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried whole seed of Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen. These small white grains from Guizhou are sold in their natural whole form for culinary use. In TCM theory, coix seed is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. It is commonly simmered in soups, congee, and grain blends. Store sealed and refrigerated to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Botanical source is Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, a traditional Chinese herb
• Sourced from Guizhou with a new crop harvest
• Whole natural grain form, unprocessed and suitable for home cooking
• 500g pack sealed for freshness and refrigerated storage

Quality & Sensory

The grains are typically small, oval, and creamy white with a firm, dense texture and a mild, starchy aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a chewy bite and release a light, slightly sweet, grainy flavor that blends well with soups and congee.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee or rice porridge with grains and beans
• Add to herbal soups and slow-cooked broths
• Cook with red beans for a traditional grain drink or dessert
• Blend into mixed grain and seed cooking blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, coix seed is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural fluid balance and is a common ingredient in dampness-clearing food therapy. It is frequently paired with red adzuki beans in soups and drinks, added to four-herb congee blends, or simmered with winter melon in seasonal summer cooking. Its bland, slightly cold nature makes it a staple of everyday culinary herbal traditions.

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