South Apricot Kernel Nan Xing Ren 500g Peeled Raw Chinese Herbal Almond Kernels for Decoction and Culinary Use

South Apricot Kernel, known in TCM as Nan Xing Ren (南杏仁), from Prunus armeniaca, offered as hand-selected peeled dried kernels. These sweet apricot kernels are a classic Chinese herbal and culinary ingredient, traditionally associated with moistening the lung in TCM theory. Enjoy them in decoctions, soups, congee, or ground into pastes and drinks as part of a traditional wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Nan Xing Ren (南杏仁) sweet apricot kernels from China
• Botanical source Prunus armeniaca, hand-selected and peeled
• No additives, a clean single-ingredient raw botanical
• Traditionally used in TCM to moisten the lung and relieve cough
• Versatile for decoctions, soups, congee, and homemade nut pastes

Quality & Sensory

These peeled kernels are typically plump and creamy white with a smooth, uniform appearance. They carry a mild, nutty aroma and a delicate, slightly sweet taste when cooked, blending smoothly into soups, congee, and ground pastes.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions and lung-nourishing soups
• Cook into congee or sweet dessert soups
• Grind with water for traditional apricot kernel drinks
• Blend into nut pastes and baking recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Nan Xing Ren is sweet in flavor and slightly warm in nature, entering the lung and large intestine channels. It is traditionally used to moisten the lung, relieve cough, and moisten the intestines. Commonly paired with Fritillaria bulb (Chuan Bei Mu) or mulberry leaf in decoctions, it also appears in congee and dessert soups, especially during dry autumn and winter seasons.

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