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Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

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Description

Dried Malt, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), is the dried mature caryopsis of Hordeum vulgare that has been germinated and sun-dried. This wholesale-grade raw herb is supplied as whole dried malt sprouts suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and culinary preparation. In TCM theory, Mai Ya is sweet in flavor and mildly neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. It is commonly used in herbal formulas and food preparations. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, as this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use overview

Key Selling Points

Authentic dried Mai Ya (麦芽) germinated barley sprout from China
Botanical source is Hordeum vulgare, processed by germination and sun-drying
Wholesale bulk format suited to herbal shops, kitchens, and formula preparation
Traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels in TCM theory
Versatile raw herb for decoctions, herbal teas, congee, and culinary use

Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light golden grains with a slightly swollen, wrinkled surface and a faint sprout at one end. The aroma is mildly grainy and sweet, and decocted malt typically yields a light, gently sweet cereal taste.

Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Raw herb, edible agricultural product
Chinese Name	麦芽
Pinyin	Mai Ya
Botanical Name	Hordeum vulgare
Plant Part	Germinated mature caryopsis
Net Weight	500 g (1 jin)

Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use specifications

Usage Scenarios

Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
Brew as a mild grain-based herbal tea
Add to congee or soups during slow cooking
Use in culinary recipes that call for malted barley sprout

Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Ya is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and food stagnation patterns, and it is a familiar ingredient in digestive decoctions and gentle daily grain teas. It is often paired with Shan Zha (山楂) and Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子) in classical digestion-focused combinations. Malt is also traditionally prepared as a simple simmered drink, and roasted malt has long been used in folk practice for seasonal grain beverages.

Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried Mai Ya (麦芽), the germinated and sun-dried caryopsis of Hordeum vulgare, supplied as a wholesale raw herb.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, Mai Ya is sweet and mildly neutral and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels, commonly used in digestion-focused formulas.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, brewed as a grain tea, or cooked into congee and soups. Consult a qualified practitioner for guidance on use.