Dried Rice Sprout Dao Ya 500g x 2 Cans Traditional Chinese Herb for Decoction and Herbal Tea

Dried Rice Sprout, known in TCM as Dao Ya (稻芽), from Oryza sativa, is the dried sprouted and sun-dried grain of rice. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and warm and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This listing offers stir-fried Dao Ya, a classic digestif herb commonly used in decoctions and herbal teas. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dao Ya (稻芽) rice sprout, a classic TCM digestif botanical
• Botanical source Oryza sativa, sprouted rice grain dried by sun-drying
• Stir-fried form traditionally favored for gentle digestive support in TCM
• Sold as a food-grade raw herb suitable for decoction pieces and herbal tea blends
• Convenient 500g x 2 can packaging for regular home herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale golden to light brown with a slightly swollen, grain-like texture and a mild, toasty aroma from stir-frying. When simmered, the liquid typically carries a light, subtly sweet and grainy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or grain porridge during cooking
• Combine with Mai Ya or Gu Ya in classic double-sprout preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Dao Ya is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and is a common ingredient in digestif formulas. It is often paired with Mai Ya (barley sprout) and Gu Ya (millet sprout) in the well-known double-sprout decoction. Traditionally simmered alone or with other herbs, it is also added to congee and seasonal wellness teas, especially after rich meals.

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