Raw Malted Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Dried Hordeum Vulgare for TCM Digestive Support and Herbal Decoction

Raw Malted Barley Sprout, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), from Hordeum vulgare, is the dried germinated grain of barley prepared by sprouting and sun drying. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and mildly neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This raw form is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas and is valued in traditional practice for supporting food digestion and harmonizing the middle burner. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried raw malted barley sprout prepared by traditional sprouting and sun drying
• Botanical source Hordeum vulgare with Chinese name Mai Ya 麦芽
• In TCM theory sweet and mildly neutral traditionally entering the spleen and stomach channels
• Raw unprocessed grade suitable for decoctions soups and herbal formulas
• Prepackaged 500g pack with 12 month shelf life when stored frozen

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light golden sprouted grains with a dry firm texture and a mild malty aroma. When simmered in decoction the liquid typically carries a gentle sweet grainy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to grain soups and mild herbal broths
• Brew as a light grain tea with other digestif herbs
• Use in congee and seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Mai Ya is traditionally used to aid the digestion of starchy foods and to harmonize the spleen and stomach. It is often paired with Shan Zha and Gu Ya in classic digestif decoctions such as Jiao San Xian. Raw Mai Ya is preferred in formulas where gentler action is desired while stir fried forms are used for other purposes. It is also simmered with grains for everyday family soups.

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