Peanut Skin (Arachis hypogaea) — Dried Red Seed Coat, Food Herb for Tea & Decoction
$4.53 – $4.69Price range: $4.53 through $4.69
Description
Peanut Skin (Arachis hypogaea), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Huā Shēng Yī (花生衣), is the thin red seed coat surrounding the peanut kernel, also called Red Coat, Hong Yi, or Long Fruit Coat. For generations it has been prized as a gentle, blood-nourishing food herb, traditionally used to support the blood and to help restrain bleeding tendencies. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and mildly astringent, making it a soft yet focused herb for daily nourishment and traditional wellness formulas.




Key Selling Points
- Traditional blood-nourishing food herb
- Dried red peanut seed coat
- Arachis hypogaea
- Available as whole skin or fine powder
- 500g value pack for daily use




Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully collected and dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, papery-light texture, and faint nutty aroma. When decocted, the skins release a warm, subtly sweet and slightly astringent infusion with a soft reddish tint; the powder blends smoothly into warm water, congee, or soups without grit.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food Herb / Seed Coat |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Peanut Skin (Hong Yi) |
| Botanical Name | Arachis hypogaea |
| Form | Dried Skin or Powder |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |




Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and tea
- Congee and grain porridge
- Soup and stew ingredient
- Traditional wellness formulas
- Daily food-herb nourishment




Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Peanut Skin is decocted alone or with jujube, goji berry, and angelica to make gentle blood-nourishing teas and soups. It is often added to congee and slow-simmered broths during seasonal nourishment, and appears in traditional wellness formulas where a mild, astringent food herb is desired. As a daily tea, it is brewed simply in hot water for a warm, subtly sweet infusion.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Peanut Skin?
A: Peanut Skin is the thin red seed coat surrounding the peanut kernel, known in Chinese as Huā Shēng Yī (花生衣). It is a traditional food herb used in teas, decoctions, and soups.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Peanut Skin?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Peanut Skin is associated with nourishing the blood and gently restraining bleeding tendencies. It is often used in decoctions and congee for daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use Peanut Skin?
A: Rinse the skins and simmer them in water as a decoction, or add them to congee and soups. The powder form can be stirred into warm water or blended into recipes. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Peanut clothing 500g, Peanut clothing powder 500g |
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