Rice Sprout Dao Ya 500g x 2 Cans Dried Germinated Rice for Herbal Decoction and Daily Tea

Rice Sprout, known in TCM as Dao Ya (稻芽), is the dried germinated fruit of Oryza sativa, a traditional grain-based botanical. In TCM theory it is neutral in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. This new-crop batch is sun-dried and unsprouted-processed as raw sprouted rice grains, commonly simmered in decoctions or blended with malt sprout for daily herbal tea. This product is a food-grade agricultural item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Dao Ya (稻芽) dried germinated rice grains from new crop harvest
• Botanical source is Oryza sativa, processed by traditional sun-drying
• In TCM theory sweet and neutral, traditionally linked to spleen and stomach channels
• Whole-grain form suitable for decoction, congee, and herbal tea blends
• Packaged as two 500g cans, ideal for regular household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

The grains typically appear plump and slightly sprouted, pale yellow to light golden in color with a dry, firm texture. They carry a mild, grainy aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a light, subtly sweet and starchy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild daily grain tea
• Add to congee or rice porridge for traditional cooking
• Blend with malt sprout for a classic double-sprout infusion

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Dao Ya is commonly decocted with other digestif-oriented botanicals such as Mai Ya (malt sprout) in the well-known double-sprout pairing. It is also simmered in congee or steeped as a light tea, especially after rich meals or during seasonal transitions. Folk households often keep sprouted grains on hand for gentle daily grain infusions.

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