Peach Kernel Tao Ren 500g Dried Prunus Persica Seed for Decoction and Culinary Use

Peach Kernel, known in TCM as Tao Ren (桃仁), is the dried seed kernel of Prunus persica. This 500g pack of food-grade kernels is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is typically described as bitter in flavor with an affinity for the heart, liver, and large intestine channels. Commonly used in decoctions, congee, and culinary preparations, it should be used according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Peach Kernel seeds known in TCM as Tao Ren (桃仁)
• Botanical source Prunus persica, a classic Chinese herbal ingredient
• Traditionally associated with supporting healthy circulation in TCM theory
• Freeze-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life
• Suitable for decoctions, congee, and traditional culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

These kernels typically appear flat, oval, and light brown with a thin seed coat and pale inner flesh. They have a mild nutty aroma and a characteristically bitter, oily taste when decocted or cooked.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Cooked into congee or porridge
• Added to soups and slow-cooked dishes
• Used in traditional culinary and dessert recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tao Ren is traditionally used in decoction formulas and is often paired with herbs such as Hong Hua and Dang Gui in classic circulation-focused recipes. It has also long been used in folk cooking, including congee and sweet soups, especially during seasonal transitions when moistening foods are favored.

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