Coix Seed Powder Yi Yi Ren 500g Dried Job’s Tears Powder for Drinks and Cooking

Coix Seed Powder, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is milled from the dried seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen. This fine powder offers a convenient way to use a classic grain-like botanical traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, coix seed is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. It can be stirred into warm water, congee, or baked goods as part of a balanced routine.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient powder milled from dried coix seed with no added ingredients
• Botanical source is Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Fine powder form dissolves easily into drinks, congee, and recipes
• Traditionally associated in TCM with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels
• 500g pack suited for daily kitchen and herbal pantry use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale cream to light yellow in color with a smooth, fine texture. The aroma is mild and grain-like, and the prepared taste is gently starchy and slightly nutty when stirred into warm water or cooked foods.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or plant-based milk as a simple daily drink
• Blend into congee or porridge during cooking
• Add to soups and broths for a mild grain-like flavor
• Mix into baking batters or smoothies as a culinary ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, coix seed is a common kitchen and herbal ingredient, often simmered in soups and congee, sometimes paired with adzuki bean or lotus seed. It is traditionally associated with supporting the body's natural dampness balance and is frequently used in summer cooking and everyday wellness porridges.

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