Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 500g Dried Job’s Tears for Tea Soup and Soaking

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏米仁), is the dried seed of Coix lacryma-jobi, a grain-like botanical widely used in Chinese herbal practice. Naturally sun-dried and sold as a raw edible botanical, it is traditionally associated with supporting dampness resolution and spleen health in TCM theory. Its mild, neutral character makes it a versatile pantry staple for teas, soups, and congee. Store in a cool, dry place and consult a professional before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Coix Seed, the classic TCM herb Yi Yi Ren (薏米仁)
• Botanical source is Coix lacryma-jobi, a grain-like seed used in Chinese herbalism
• Naturally sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing
• Traditionally used in TCM to support dampness resolution and spleen function
• Versatile for herbal teas, soups, congee, and wine soaking

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale cream to off-white with a smooth, hard, oval seed texture and a mild, grainy aroma. When simmered or brewed, it typically yields a light, subtly sweet, starchy taste with a clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal teas or cooling summer drinks
• Add to soups and broths with lotus seed or poria
• Cook into congee and grain porridges
• Use as a base for herbal wine soaking

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Yi Yi Ren is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. It is traditionally used to promote urination, clear damp-heat, and strengthen the spleen. Common preparations include long-simmered soups with winter melon or adzuki bean, congee with lotus seed, and simple decoctions, especially during humid summer months.

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