Dried Malt Barley Sprout Mai Ya 500g Wholesale Raw Herb for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Malt, known in TCM as Mai Ya (麦芽), is the dried mature caryopsis of Hordeum vulgare that has been germinated and sun-dried. This wholesale-grade raw herb is supplied as whole dried malt sprouts suitable for decoction pieces, herbal teas, and culinary preparation. In TCM theory, Mai Ya is sweet in flavor and mildly neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels. It is commonly used in herbal formulas and food preparations. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, as this product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Mai Ya (麦芽) germinated barley sprout from China
• Botanical source is Hordeum vulgare, processed by germination and sun-drying
• Wholesale bulk format suited to herbal shops, kitchens, and formula preparation
• Traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach channels in TCM theory
• Versatile raw herb for decoctions, herbal teas, congee, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light golden grains with a slightly swollen, wrinkled surface and a faint sprout at one end. The aroma is mildly grainy and sweet, and decocted malt typically yields a light, gently sweet cereal taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Brew as a mild grain-based herbal tea
• Add to congee or soups during slow cooking
• Use in culinary recipes that call for malted barley sprout

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Mai Ya is traditionally used to support healthy digestion and food stagnation patterns, and it is a familiar ingredient in digestive decoctions and gentle daily grain teas. It is often paired with Shan Zha (山楂) and Lai Fu Zi (莱菔子) in classical digestion-focused combinations. Malt is also traditionally prepared as a simple simmered drink, and roasted malt has long been used in folk practice for seasonal grain beverages.

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