Bitter Apricot Kernel Ku Xing Ren Dried Herb 500g Sichuan Origin for Decoction and Infusion

Bitter Apricot Kernel, known in TCM as Ku Xing Ren (苦杏仁), from Prunus armeniaca. These dried whole kernels with skin are naturally sun-dried and supplied as raw herbal material. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with the lung channel and are valued in classical decoction formulas. A traditional herbal ingredient for experienced users, not for casual snacking.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole bitter apricot kernels with skin retained
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca, known in TCM as Ku Xing Ren 苦杏仁
• Naturally sun-dried processing without further refining
• Sichuan origin raw herb sold as edible agricultural produce
• Commonly used in traditional decoctions and herbal wine preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically flat, heart-shaped kernels with a thin brown seed coat and pale inner flesh. They have a characteristic bitter aroma and taste, and a firm, oily texture when broken.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a bitter herbal infusion
• Soaked in alcohol for traditional herbal wine preparations
• Used as an ingredient in classical formula packs

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ku Xing Ren is traditionally associated with the lung and large intestine channels and has long been included in classical decoctions for supporting respiratory comfort and moistening the intestines. Traditionally it is simmered with herbs such as apricot kernel pairs, perilla leaf, or licorice root in formulas, and it also appears in folk herbal wine preparations. Bitter apricot kernels contain amygdalin and must be properly processed and used in moderation under qualified guidance.

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