Coix Seed Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁 Dried Job’s Tears 100g Raw Herbal Grain for Tea Soup and Congee

Coix Seed, known in TCM as Yi Yi Ren (薏苡仁), from Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, consists of dried mature seeds of the Job's Tears grain. In TCM theory it is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and lung channels. This Grade 1 raw botanical is commonly simmered in soups, congee, and herbal teas. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Coix Seed, a classic TCM botanical also called Job's Tears
• Botanical source Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, mature seed grain
• Grade 1 quality with recent harvest stock
• Versatile raw form suitable for soups, congee, and herbal teas
• Convenient 100g pack for home kitchen use

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale white to creamy yellow grains with a firm, dense texture and a mild, starchy aroma. When simmered or brewed, the seeds typically soften to a tender bite and yield a light, subtly sweet, slightly nutty taste.

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 light daily herbal tea, often with red beans or lotus seeds
• Use in seasonal summer dishes and home cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Yi Yi Ren is traditionally used in decoctions and food therapy, frequently paired with red adzuki beans, lotus seeds, poria, or white hyacinth beans. It is a common ingredient in summer congee and dampness-supporting soup formulas, and is often lightly roasted before simmering to soften its cooling nature. Traditionally associated with daily wellness cooking rather than acute conditions.

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