Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 500g Dried Job’s Tears Grains for Soup Congee and Herbal Tea

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), is the dried seed of Coix lacryma-jobi, a grain-like botanical widely used in Chinese food and herbal traditions. These small polished seeds are sun-dried and suitable for soups, congee, and decoctions. In TCM theory, coix seed is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Coix lacryma-jobi seeds, a classic Chinese food and herbal grain
• Known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), a staple of five-grain and dampness-focused traditions
• Sun-dried whole seeds with a firm texture, ready for cooking or decocting
• Versatile for soups, congee, herbal teas, and red bean blends
• Sourced from China and sold as a food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and pale cream to off-white with a smooth, firm surface and a mild, grainy aroma. When simmered, they typically soften to a chewy bite and release a light, starchy, slightly sweet taste that blends well with beans and grains.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee with rice, red beans, or lotus seeds
• Add to slow-cooked soups with pork ribs or winter melon
• Brew as a mild grain-based herbal tea
• Combine with red adzuki beans for a traditional grain drink
• Use in five-grain mixes and seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yi Yi Ren is traditionally used in dampness-clearing formulas and is a common ingredient in red bean and coix seed drinks, four-herb soups, and summer congee. It is often paired with adzuki bean, lotus seed, poria, or white hyacinth bean, and is especially popular during humid seasons as a gentle food-therapy grain.

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