Da Dou Huang Juan (Sojae Semen Germinatum) — Dried Germinated Soybean for Herbal Decoction & Soup

Da Dou Huang Juan (Sojae Semen Germinatum), also known as dried germinated soybean or yellow soybean sprouts, is the sprouted and dried seed of the soybean plant Glycine max, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dà Dòu Huáng Juǎn (大豆黄卷). For centuries it has been prized as a gentle, dampness-transforming food herb used to support the body's natural balance during humid seasons and sluggish digestion. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet effective herb for harmonizing the Middle Jiao, easing water metabolism, and clearing summer dampness.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb for dampness and digestive balance
• Dried germinated soybean (Sojae Semen Germinatum)
• New-crop, sulfur-free quality
• Suitable for decoction, soup, and congee
• Bulk 500g loose-pack format

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully germinated and dried to preserve its pale yellow color, firm texture, and mild beany aroma. When decocted or simmered, the grains soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and nutty flavor, adding body to broths and teas without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction and tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal dampness-clearing formulas
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Da Dou Huang Juan is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily balance during humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in summer soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like coix seed, poria, and adzuki bean. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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