Mung Bean Skin Lü Dou Yi 绿豆衣 Dried Seed Coat Traditional Chinese Herb 1kg

Mung Bean Skin, known in TCM as Lü Dou Yi (绿豆衣), is the dried seed coat of Vigna radiata, a traditional Chinese botanical supplied as whole natural seed coats. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature and sweet in flavor, traditionally associated with clearing summer heat. This 1kg pack of raw herb is intended for decoction, tea blends, or culinary use under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried seed coat of the mung bean, a classic cold-back Chinese medicinal material
• Botanical source Vigna radiata, supplied in whole natural form
• Known in TCM as Lü Dou Yi (绿豆衣), traditionally valued for summer heat relief
• Raw herb form suitable for decoction, herbal tea, and culinary preparations
• Bulk 1kg pack with a 36-month shelf life under normal room-temperature storage

Quality & Sensory

Typically light green to yellowish-green thin seed coats with a papery, brittle texture and a mild, faintly beany aroma. When simmered, the liquid is typically pale green with a light, clean, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a cooling summer herbal decoction
• Blended into herbal tea infusions
• Added to congee or soups in traditional seasonal cooking
• Used in TCM formulas under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Lü Dou Yi has traditionally been used in summer heat-clearing decoctions and cooling teas, often paired with other heat-relieving herbs such as honeysuckle or chrysanthemum. It is a common seasonal ingredient in folk preparations for hot weather, simmered alone or with mung beans for a light refreshing drink.

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