Bitter Apricot Kernel Ku Xing Ren 500g Dried Peeled Kernels for Decoction and Culinary Use

Bitter Apricot Kernel, known in TCM as Ku Xing Ren (苦杏仁), from Prunus armeniaca. These dried, peeled kernels are a classic yao shi tong yuan herb-food item, traditionally associated with the lung channel in TCM theory. Sourced from Gansu and air-dried, they are supplied as a raw botanical for decoctions, soups, and culinary preparations. Store in a cool dry place and use according to traditional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Dried peeled bitter apricot kernels from Gansu, China
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca, known in TCM as Ku Xing Ren 苦杏仁
• Recognized herb-food item traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice
• Air-dried whole kernels supplied loose in a resealable 500g bag
• Suitable for decoctions, soups, and traditional culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

The peeled kernels are typically flat, oval, and creamy white with a firm, oily texture. They carry a mild nutty aroma and a characteristically bitter taste, which softens when the kernels are simmered or cooked in soups and decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths
• Use in congee and traditional dessert soups
• Incorporate into culinary recipes after proper preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ku Xing Ren is traditionally associated with the lung channel and is a common ingredient in classical decoction formulas. Traditionally it is simmered with herbs such as apricot kernel pairings in pear or loquat preparations, or cooked into soups and congee. It is also a familiar ingredient in seasonal home cooking, where kernels are boiled or ground for traditional dishes.

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