Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 500g Large Grain Dried Job’s Tears for Soup and Congee

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried seed of Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen. These large, plump grains are traditionally prepared with simple processing and valued in TCM for their sweet and bland flavor and cool nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. A versatile pantry staple for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Coix Seed, the classic TCM grain Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, seed form
• Large whole grains with a clean, uniform appearance
• Traditionally prepared using simple traditional processing
• Ideal for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Grains are typically pale cream to off-white, firm, and oval with a smooth surface. They carry a mild, starchy aroma, and when simmered they turn tender with a soft, slightly chewy texture and a gentle, subtly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice or millet
• Add to slow-cooked soups with lotus seed or poria
• Combine with red beans for a traditional grain drink
• Use in herbal decoctions under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Yi Yi Ren is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cool in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. It is a common ingredient in four-herb congee, red bean and coix blends, and summer soups, where it is traditionally used in daily cooking and seasonal wellness dishes. Grains are often lightly toasted before simmering to deepen flavor.

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