North Shu Mi Glutinous Millet 北秫米 Dried Grain for Congee and Herbal Decoctions 500g

North Shu Mi (北秫米, běi shǔ mǐ) is the dried glutinous grain of Setaria italica, a traditional Chinese cereal-grain herb also called glutinous millet or nong su. In TCM it is considered sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. Sold as sun-dried edible agricultural produce, it is commonly simmered into congee or added to herbal decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional TCM grain herb known as Bei Shu Mi (北秫米)
• Botanical source: Setaria italica, glutinous millet grain
• Sun-dried whole grain with no further processing
• Sweet flavor and slightly cold nature in TCM theory
• Suitable for congee, soups, and herbal decoction formulas

Quality & Sensory

The grains are typically small, plump, and pale yellow to creamy white with a slightly sticky, glutinous texture when cooked. They carry a mild, faintly sweet grain aroma, and simmered shu mi yields a soft, mellow, gently sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into plain or sweet congee as a traditional grain porridge
• Add to herbal decoctions where shu mi is specified
• Cook with soups and grain blends for a soft glutinous texture
• Use in seasonal food preparations and traditional grain recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, shu mi has long been used in congee and decoctions, traditionally valued for supporting the middle burner and harmonizing the stomach. It is a classic ingredient in grain-based porridges and is often paired with other cereal grains or mild herbs in daily dietary therapy, especially in warm, easily digested preparations.

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