Dried Rice Sprout Dao Ya 500g x 2 Jars Raw Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Rice Sprout, known in TCM as Dao Ya (稻芽), from Oryza sativa, consisting of sprouted and dried rice grains. This raw herb is sun-dried and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a mild grain tea. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Raw dried rice sprout herb known in TCM as Dao Ya (稻芽)
• Botanical source Oryza sativa with sprouted grain as the plant part
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural grain character
• Traditionally used in TCM to support healthy digestion
• Suitable for decoctions, congee, and mild grain-style teas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light yellow sprouted grains with a dry, firm texture and a faintly sweet, grainy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid typically carries a mild, slightly sweet cereal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steep as a mild grain-style herbal tea
• Add to congee or rice porridge during cooking
• Combine with other digestif herbs such as Mai Ya in blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dao Ya is traditionally used to promote digestion and relieve food stagnation, especially after overeating starchy foods. It is often paired with Mai Ya (barley sprout) and Shen Qu in classic digestif decoctions. The raw form is traditionally preferred for strengthening the spleen, while stir-fried forms are used for other digestive concerns. Commonly simmered in water or added to soups and congee.

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