Peeled Sweet Apricot Kernels Xing Ren 500g Dried Sliced Chinese Herbal Ingredient for Decoctions and Culinary Use

Peeled Sweet Apricot Kernels, known in TCM as Xing Ren (杏仁), from Prunus armeniaca. These dried, peeled and sliced kernels are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with moistening the lungs and relieving cough in TCM theory. Sweet in flavor with a slightly warm nature, they are commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Peeled and sliced sweet apricot kernels for convenient herbal preparation
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca, a traditional Chinese medicinal ingredient
• Known in TCM as Xing Ren (杏仁), traditionally used to moisten the lungs
• 500g pack suitable for decoctions, soups, and daily herbal use
• Dried raw form with a 12-month shelf life when stored in cool dry conditions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale cream to light yellow in color with a smooth, flat sliced appearance. The kernels have a mild, nutty aroma and a subtly sweet, slightly oily taste when cooked or simmered in decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Add to soups and congee for traditional culinary use
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other botanicals
• Use in traditional dessert soups and seasonal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, sweet apricot kernels are traditionally used to moisten the lungs and relieve cough, and are often paired with herbs such as mulberry leaf or perilla leaf in classic formulas. They are also a familiar culinary ingredient in Chinese dessert soups, nut milks, and congee, especially during dry seasons.

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