Mung Bean Skin Lü Dou Yi Dried Hulls Clean Sifted Pillow Filling and Herbal Material 500g

Mung Bean Skin, known in TCM as Lü Dou Yi (绿豆衣), is the dried outer hull of Vigna radiata seeds, supplied as clean, sun-dried husk pieces. Traditionally associated with clearing heat and cooling in TCM practice, this lightweight botanical is commonly used as a natural pillow filling and in external herbal applications. Store in a cool, dry, ventilated place away from moisture.

Key Selling Points

• Dried mung bean hulls known in TCM as Lü Dou Yi (绿豆衣)
• Botanical source Vigna radiata, the common mung bean
• Clean and sifted with minimal impurities for versatile use
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural husk form
• Popular traditional material for herbal pillow filling

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale green to yellowish-green thin husk pieces with a light, papery texture and a mild, faintly grassy aroma. The dried hulls are crisp and brittle, breaking easily when handled.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Natural filling for herbal and sleep pillows
• External compress and sachet applications
• Craft and aromatherapy pillow projects
• Traditional herbal material for external use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, mung bean skin is traditionally associated with clearing heat and benefiting the eyes, and the husk has long been used in folk practice. Beyond internal decoction use in traditional formulas, the dried hulls are widely valued as a breathable, cooling pillow filling believed in folk tradition to support restful sleep, especially in warm seasons.

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