Black Soybean Seed Coat Hei Dou Yi Dried Herb 500g Traditional TCM Ingredient

Black Soybean Seed Coat, known in TCM as Hei Dou Yi (黑豆衣), is the dried seed coat of Glycine max, a common Chinese agricultural product. Traditionally valued in herbal practice, it is typically regarded as neutral in nature with a sweet flavor. This clean, dried raw botanical is suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary preparations, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried black soybean seed coat, a traditional Chinese botanical ingredient
• Known in TCM as Hei Dou Yi (黑豆衣) from Glycine max
• Clean, whole-form dried herb sourced from Anhui, China
• Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary recipes
• Convenient 500g pack for home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark black to deep brown in color with a thin, papery, slightly brittle texture. The dried seed coat has a mild, neutral aroma, and when simmered it typically yields a light, subtly earthy infusion.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to soups and congee for culinary use
• Combine with other botanicals in seasonal food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, black soybean seed coat has been used in decoctions and herbal teas, often paired with other tonic botanicals in daily wellness recipes. It is a common ingredient in folk preparations such as nourishing soups and grain-based congee, particularly valued in seasonal home cooking. Preparation typically involves simmering the dried coats in water before consumption.

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