Peanut Seed Coat 500g Hua Sheng Yi Red Skin Dried Traditional Herb for Tea and Decoction

Peanut Seed Coat, known in TCM as Hua Sheng Yi (花生衣), is the thin red outer skin of Arachis hypogaea seeds. This dried botanical is traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation in TCM theory. Mild and neutral in nature, it is commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a simple herbal tea. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried red peanut seed coat supplied as a raw traditional botanical
• Botanical source Arachis hypogaea, the common peanut plant
• Known in TCM as Hua Sheng Yi (花生衣) and traditionally valued in daily herbal practice
• Thin papery red skins suitable for decoction pieces and herbal tea blends
• 500g resealable bag with nitrogen-flush processing for freshness

Quality & Sensory

Typically thin, papery flakes with a deep reddish-brown hue and a faint nutty aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid takes on a light amber tone with a mild, slightly nutty and earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild standalone herbal tea
• Add to congee or soup along with peanuts and red dates
• Blend into daily wellness tea mixes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, peanut seed coat is traditionally associated with nourishing the blood and supporting normal circulation. It is a familiar home ingredient in southern Chinese kitchens, often simmered with peanuts, red dates, and lotus seeds in sweet soups or slow-cooked broths. Some households also steep it lightly as a seasonal tea during autumn and winter.

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