Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 1 Jin Dried Job’s Tears Broken Splits Bulk Culinary Herb for Soup Congee and Tea

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), from Coix lacryma-jobi, is the dried kernel of Job's tears supplied here as broken splits. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with sweet and bland flavor and a slightly cool nature, linked to the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Traditionally valued in daily cooking and herbal practice, it is commonly simmered in soups, congee, and decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Coix Seed kernels, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi, sun-dried and supplied as broken splits
• Traditionally associated in TCM with sweet, bland flavor and a slightly cool nature
• Bulk 1 jin pack suited to kitchens, herbal shops, and food preparation
• Versatile ingredient for soups, congee, decoctions, and herbal teas

Quality & Sensory

The broken splits typically show an off-white to pale yellow color with a firm, starchy texture and a mild, grain-like aroma. When simmered or decocted, they typically yield a soft, slightly chewy bite and a clean, gently sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee or rice porridge with grains and beans
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths with roots and seeds
• Prepare as a traditional decoction or cooling herbal tea
• Use in culinary blends and seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yi Yi Ren is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling (Poria) or Bai Bian Dou (white hyacinth bean) in spleen-supporting formulas. It is a familiar ingredient in summer congee and soups, and lightly dry-fried coix seed is traditionally preferred by some practitioners for gentler daily use.

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