Premium Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 500g Dried Job’s Tears for Food and Herbal Use

Premium Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), from Coix lacryma-jobi, offered as dried whole seeds suitable for both culinary and traditional herbal use. 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. This versatile grain-like seed is commonly simmered in soups, congee, and decoctions. Store in a cool, dry place and use as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole Coix Seed, a classic Chinese herbal and culinary ingredient
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁)
• Traditionally associated with supporting dampness resolution in TCM practice
• Sun-dried and carefully sorted for a clean, uniform appearance
• Suitable for soups, congee, teas, and traditional decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale cream to off-white with a smooth, firm texture and a mild, grain-like aroma. When simmered, the seeds typically soften to a tender, slightly chewy bite with a subtle, nutty sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into congee or porridge with rice and other grains
• Add to herbal soups and slow-cooked broths
• Brew as a mild grain-based herbal tea
• Include in traditional decoction blends with other herbs

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, coix seed is traditionally used to promote urination, clear damp-heat, and support spleen function, and it is often paired with herbs such as poria, atractylodes, and adzuki bean. It is a common ingredient in summer soups, dampness-clearing congee, and classic formulas like Shen Ling Bai Zhu San. Lightly stir-fried coix seed is traditionally preferred when a gentler, spleen-supporting action is desired.

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