Bitter Apricot Kernel Ku Xing Ren Dried Seeds 500g Bulk Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Bitter Apricot Kernel, known in TCM as Ku Xing Ren (苦杏仁), is the dried seed of Prunus armeniaca. These whole kernels are sun-dried and sold as a bulk raw botanical. In TCM theory they are traditionally associated with the Lung channel and are valued in classical herbal formulas. Traditionally prepared by decoction or processing before use; consult a qualified practitioner before consuming.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried bitter apricot kernels sold in bulk loose form
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca known in TCM as Ku Xing Ren 苦杏仁
• Sun-dried processing with no added ingredients
• Traditionally used in classical Chinese herbal decoctions
• Suitable for herbal shops, apothecaries, and formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

Kernels are typically flat, heart-shaped seeds with a thin brownish seed coat and pale inner flesh. They have a mild nutty aroma and a characteristically bitter taste, especially when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Prepared as a traditional herbal decoction
• Incorporated into classical TCM formulas by practitioners
• Used in traditional herbal soup preparations after proper processing
• Ground or processed for traditional culinary applications

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ku Xing Ren is traditionally associated with the Lung channel and has long been included in classical formulas for supporting respiratory balance. It is traditionally decocted, often combined with herbs such as麻黄 or 桑叶 in classic pairings, and always prepared according to traditional processing methods. Bitter apricot kernels are also a familiar ingredient in traditional Chinese desserts and herbal soups in processed form.

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