Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea
$4.65 – $5.92Price range: $4.65 through $5.92
Description
Dried Malt Barley Sprout, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), from Hordeum vulgare, is the dried germinated grain of barley. Traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels, it has a sweet flavor and mild nature in TCM theory. This dried grain product is commonly simmered in decoctions or steeped as a simple herbal tea. Store refrigerated and consult a qualified practitioner before regular use.


Key Selling Points
- Dried germinated barley grain prepared by a drying process
- Botanical source Hordeum vulgare with Chinese name Mai Ya 麦芽
- Traditionally used in TCM to support digestive wellness
- Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, and congee recipes
- Supplied as a 500g bag of food-grade dried grain


Quality & Sensory
Typically pale yellow to light brown grains with a slightly shriveled, sprouted appearance and a mild cereal-like aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquid usually carries a gentle, grainy sweetness.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Chinese herb |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 麦芽 |
| Pinyin | Mai Ya |
| Botanical Name | Hordeum vulgare |
| Plant Part | Germinated grain |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
- Steeped as a mild grain-based herbal tea
- Added to congee or grain porridge recipes
- Used in seasonal culinary and soup preparations


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Mai Ya is traditionally used to aid digestion of starchy foods and to harmonize the middle burner. It is often paired with Shan Zha and Shen Qu in classic digestive formulas, or simmered alone as a light daily tea. Fried or charred variants are traditionally chosen when stronger digestive support is desired.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is dried germinated barley grain, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), from Hordeum vulgare.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels and used to support healthy digestion.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, steeped as a tea, or cooked into congee.

Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Malt 500g, Malt 250g, Malt 50g |
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