Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 500g Dried Job’s Tears Whole Grains for Soup Congee and Herbal Tea

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), from Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, consists of whole dried seeds of the grass traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. These plump, carefully selected grains are a versatile pantry staple for soups, congee, and herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried Coix Seed grains known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, a traditional Chinese herb
• Plump, well-filled kernels carefully selected for even quality
• Neutral culinary grain suitable for soups, congee, and herbal teas
• 500g resealable pantry pack, easy to portion and store

Quality & Sensory

Grains are typically off-white to pale cream with a smooth, firm texture and a mild, faintly starchy aroma. When simmered, they typically turn tender with a soft, slightly chewy bite and a clean, gently nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice, red beans, or lotus seeds
• Add to slow-cooked soups with pork ribs or winter melon
• Brew as a mild caffeine-free herbal grain tea
• Combine with other TCM soup herbs in seasonal decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yi Yi Ren is traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and dampness resolution, and it appears in classic formulas such as Yi Yi Ren Tang. Traditionally it is simmered in congee, cooked into four-herb soups with lotus seed, Chinese yam, and poria, or lightly dry-roasted before brewing as a daily grain tea, especially in humid summer months.

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