Peeled Peach Kernel Tao Ren 500g Dried Prunus persica Kernels for Herbal Decoction and Culinary Use

Peeled Peach Kernel, known in TCM as Tao Ren (桃仁), is the dried shelled kernel of Prunus persica, sourced from Gansu province. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical, it is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for its association with invigorating blood and moistening the intestines. In TCM theory it is bitter and sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the heart, liver, large intestine, and lung channels. Suitable for decoction, culinary, and traditional herbal preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Dried peeled peach kernels with shells removed for convenient use
• Botanical source Prunus persica kernels from Gansu province
• Known in TCM as Tao Ren 桃仁 a classic blood-moving herb
• Food-grade raw herb suitable for decoction and culinary applications
• 500g resealable bag with bulk-friendly multi-unit shipping

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown with an oblong flattened shape and smooth peeled surface. The kernels have a mild nutty aroma and an oily, slightly bitter taste when chewed, with a rich character when simmered in decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Add to congee or porridge for traditional culinary use
• Use in soups and slow-cooked dishes following classic recipes
• Incorporate into ground or crushed form for herbal pastes and fillings

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Tao Ren is traditionally associated with invigorating blood circulation and moistening the intestines, and it appears in classic formulas such as Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang. It is commonly decocted with herbs like safflower, angelica root, or chuanxiong, and is also used in culinary traditions for congee, nut pastes, and seasonal dishes. Traditionally prepared by crushing before simmering.

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