Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 500g Dried Job’s Tears Sliced Chinese Herbal Grain for Soup Congee and Tea

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried kernel of Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen. These sliced white kernels are a classic food-grade Chinese botanical used in congee, soups, and herbal teas. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Coix Seed kernels known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, sliced for easy cooking
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice for dampness-related dietary support
• Versatile grain-style botanical for congee, soups, and herbal tea blends
• Sourced from Anhui and packed as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The sliced kernels are typically off-white to pale yellow with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, grainy aroma. When simmered or brewed, they typically yield a light, slightly sweet and nutty taste with a soft, chewy bite.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into rice congee with red beans or lotus seeds
• Add to slow-cooked soups and herbal broths
• Brew as a light herbal tea, often roasted first
• Incorporate into grain mixes and seasonal wellness cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yi Yi Ren is traditionally associated with draining dampness, strengthening the spleen, and clearing heat, and it is a common ingredient in dishes like red bean and coix seed congee. It is often paired with Fu Ling (Poria) or Qian Shi (Euryale seed) in decoctions and is widely used in summer dietary routines. Preparation typically involves simmering the sliced kernels until soft.

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